Re: Okay to change QAUTOVRT to zero?

[Chuck Lewis <clewis@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark,

WHY would you have a need for 100 virtual devices (rather than named devices 
that
you can keep an eye on) ?

Just wondering :-)

Chuck

"M. Lazarus" wrote:

> Jim,
>
> At 10/18/00 08:13 AM -0700, you wrote:
> >QAUTOVRT and security.
> >
> >The way to use QAUTOVRT with security in mind is to initially turn it on and
> >allow a number of devices to be created.  After enough auto devices get
> >created
> >you turn it off.  You now have enough virtual devices for everyone to get 
>onto
> >your system that needs too, but no more will be created when someone comes
> >along
> >and starts disabling them trying to hack into your system.
>
>   IMHO, that's more trouble than it's worth.  I don't think it's a good
> method to use for security purposes.  Let's say you have a legitimate need
> for 100 virtual devices (I think that's a *very* conservative number).  If
> you have password retries set to 3 you're allowing 300 tries for a
> hacker.  Not very helpful, security wise.
>
>   OTOH, during high demand periods, if 100 is not enough, a legitimate user
> will be locked out.
>
>   -mark
>
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