NFS with NIS or LDAP

[Trekkie]

Hi,

I'm debating myself if I should use NIS or LDAP with NFS. It's going to be on an (OS-RH 4 ES) Email server, so I like to be secure as impossible. I like a recommendation on simple yet secure method for managing users across the network.



Thanks,

T.k.

 

[dpoulson]

Don't use NIS if you are in any way bothered by security. Encrypted passwords are sent plaintext over the network with NIS and can be sniffed and put through a dictionary cracker.

LDAP over SSL or TLS is probably best to go for.

Darren.

 

[Trekkie]

Thanks Darren,

B-)

T.k.