Transferring directories over a network

[Jonathan Chen]

On Wed, Dec 22, 2004 at 12:24:59PM +0700, Roger Merritt wrote:
> I hope this isn't too common a question. I couldn't devise a good set of 
> keywords to use Google.
> 
> I just received a new machine to replace my ancient server/gateway. I 
> decided the best way to go was to install FreeBSD 5.3, and transfer user 
> directories and config files using ssh over the intranet. Of course, I 
> overlooked the fact that you can't login to root.

Here's a thought: if it's only going to be in your internal network,
why not enable PermitRootLogin under sshd until you get the files
across.

Cheers.
-- 
Jonathan Chen <jonc at chen.org.nz>
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