Michael Nored wrote:
> A blank server's file allows any NetWorker server that can access your
> client to back it up. Having one or more NetWorker server name in the
> clients servers file restricts the backup to only those server listed in the
> file. 

Completely true, but also this file controls what server can run a
directed recovery to the client. Thus, leaving it blank is quite a
severe security risk. If you leave it blank there is nothing to stop
someone setting up a NetWorker server on your network and pushing files
to the client. I don't need to spell out how much damage could be done
in this situation.

Configure it correctly and there is no risk.

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