Yes, there are some scripts around that use ssh/vshadow, though there's no
real reason you couldn't just replace winexe with ssh with those (then
update the rsync command to operate via a tunnel in ssh.)  However, you'd
(obviously) have to install ssh as a daemon.

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>>> I've got a number of random people's home PC's that I backup (friends
>>> and relatives etc), and I'm wondering what methods people use to handle
>>> this sort of environment.
>>>
>>> My latest method is to use the following components:
>>> 1) dynamic DNS to find them
>>> 2) static IP on the machine
>>> 3) static port forwarding on their home modem/router
>>> 4) install and configure cygwin SSH and rsync (not rsyncd)
>>>
>>> This method works pretty well for backing up non-open files (ie, the
>>> users real documents/etc).
>>
>> Your step #4 I don't do, instead, I just copy a directory and use the
>> open
>> file backup method outlined here:
>>
>> http://www.goodjobsucking.com/?p=62
>
> The first problem I see with this is that it requires the windows box to
> be completely visible on the public IP... or at least enough port
> forwarding as to expose the ADMIN$ share so that winexe can connect
> remotely and execute the pre-exec.cmd etc...
>
> I'd prefer to restrict the external visibility to port 22, and restrict
> that to key logins only...
>
> I can't be responsible for exposing peoples machines to attacks by
> worms/virus/hackers/script kiddies/etc...
>
> Certainly solves some of the software installation and open files backup
> though...
>
> Could that method be used over SSH? That would help the open files, but
> then lead back to the same installation problem of installing SSH and
> the service/etc...
>
> Suggestions/thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
> Adam
>
> - --
> Adam Goryachev
> Website Managers
> www.websitemanagers.com.au
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