IT Manager

Randy Redekopp

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Thanks. &nbsp;I figured that should be the answer in every case. &nbsp;:)
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Thanks.  I figured that should be the answer in every case.  :)

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Open port != unsecured port...<br />
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Be sure all SSH acces (AND ALL HTTP/HTTPS for webmanaged systems) &nbsp;are secured. &nbsp; The same for sudo etc. etc. <br />
SSH at least gives you a chance to do that. &nbsp; &nbsp;Telnet f.e. does not encrypt data in transit., FTP does not encrypt data in transit by default.<br />
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So ensure to use public/private key authorizations etc. 2 factor authentication should also not be optional to gain access to management interfaces of anything.
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Open port != unsecured port...

Be sure all SSH acces (AND ALL HTTP/HTTPS for webmanaged systems)  are secured.   The same for sudo etc. etc.
SSH at least gives you a chance to do that.    Telnet f.e. does not encrypt data in transit., FTP does not encrypt data in transit by default.

So ensure to use public/private key authorizations etc. 2 factor authentication should also not be optional to gain access to management interfaces of anything.

Principal Software Engineer

Dr. Klahn

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I have enabled iDRAC 8 Basic on my Dell T330 server. &nbsp;The default settings have SSH enabled. &nbsp; Normally I do not leave SSH access enabled for any devices on the network (e.g. ESXi). &nbsp; There isn't remote access to the network but wondering if I should still disable or if this case doesn't matter. &nbsp; Thoughts?
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I have enabled iDRAC 8 Basic on my Dell T330 server.  The default settings have SSH enabled.   Normally I do not leave SSH access enabled for any devices on the network (e.g. ESXi).   There isn't remote access to the network but wondering if I should still disable or if this case doesn't matter.   Thoughts?

OK to leave SSH enabled on iDRAC

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