On Tue, Feb 26, 2002 at 05:46:32PM +0100, Ulf Rompe wrote: > This works for interactive use. But it doesn't fit the needs of cron > jobs. OK, you *can* use ssh-agent withing cron jobs, but you give up > more security than you gain using such a hack. > > So if you need an ssh connection within a cron job using a blank > passphrase is absolutely the right way. *But* you should be careful > regarding some points:
I entirely agree, and I use passwordless SSH keys for cron jobs that need root access. With the restrictions you mentioned, it can be done in quite a secure manner. However, the original poster gave no indication that they wanted to use their keys for anything other than an interactive login session. > Rome did not create a great empire by having meetings, > they did it by killing all those who opposed them. This quote brought a great smile to my face, as I prepare for what promises to be a long, dull meeting this afternoon... noah -- _______________________________________________________ | Web: http://web.morgul.net/~frodo/ | PGP Public Key: http://web.morgul.net/~frodo/mail.html
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