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On Dec 26, 2011, at 3:53 AM, Damien Fleuriot <m...@my.gd> wrote: > On 12/24/11 11:35 PM, Drew Tomlinson wrote: >> I've lost a drive in my FBSD 8.? box. I have a FBSD 8.1 LiveFS CD from >> which I've booted. I'd like to get sshd running so I can connect >> remotely and have the ability to browse, copy/paste, etc. while I see >> what I might be able to salvage before replacing my drive. >> >> I've found these directions: >> >> http://wiki.ggis.biz/index.php/Recover_Using_LiveFS >> >> I can do the "Configure the network connection", the "setup login shell >> for root", and the "Prepare SSH" part. However the "Enable, configure, >> and start sshd" part doesn't seem to apply and really doesn't make sense. >> >> Bottom line is that after running /mnt2/use/sbin/sshd, I can see the >> process in ps output. However when I attempt to connect to sshd as >> root, my connection is immediately closed. I'm thinking it's a >> PermitRootLogin yes issue and I'm missing something but I've read and >> re-read that section and verified that /etc/ssh/sshd_config contains >> PermitRootLogin yes. >> >> Can anyone tell me how to get sshd running or point me to a better link? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Drew >> > > > I would suggest using Martin Matuska's MFSBSD and loading it over PXE > (or burning it to a disk). > > It'll load you a 8.2 BSD in RAM, and from there you'll be able to mount > your local disks. > Alternatively, you could try my DruidBSD. An 8.1 based 24MB bootable ISO that contains 150+ utilities and boots into RAM from CD, DVD or USB thumb (just dd the iso to thumb). http://druidbsd.sourceforge.net/ I've ran root-login-enabled sshd from this several times. -- Devin _____________ The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware that any message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and review by persons other than the intended recipient. Thank you. _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org"
