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Securing access to a Solaris system

Updated 17 Sep 2003 Read time 3 min(s) 12 sec(s) (2471 visits).

This document details some of the focus areas for security and provides suggestions to make it strong.

Updated 17 Sep 2003 Read time 1 min 4 sec(s) (2325 visits).

In its default configuration sadmind uses a set of clear text Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) to authenticate between two machines.

Updated 26 May 2003 Read time 7 min(s) 5 sec(s) (2387 visits).

BIOS passwords are used to either prevent a user from changing the BIOS settings or to prevent the PC from booting without a password

Updated 9 Aug 1998 Read time 1 min 33 sec(s) (2783 visits).

ASET allows you to monitor and restrict access to system files. It can be configured for three security levels: low, medium, and high.

Updated 8 Aug 1998 Read time 1 min 31 sec(s) (2418 visits).

On Sun workstations and servers you can interact with the boot EEPROM (NVRAM) at any time by holding down the STOP (L1) key and pressing the "a" key