On Thu, Dec 04, 2003 at 09:55:09PM -0800, Curtis Vaughan wrote:
> Getting the following error:
> 
> Amanda Backup Client Hosts Check
> --------------------------------
> WARNING: localhost: selfcheck request timed out.  Host down?
> 
> 
> I understand that depending on the installation this issue result from 
> either .amandahosts or .rhosts .
> I just installed by default on a RedHat 8 server, so I'm not really 
> sure what it did. I also understand that this file is supposed to be in 
> amanda's home directory.  So, whereas there was no /home/amanda, I 
> created it and copied .amandahosts from /var/lib/amanda, but still no 
> go (permissions are for amanda user, of course).  [.amadahosts reads 
> merely localhost amanda]. Still no go.

It is recommended FREQUENTLY on this list to NOT use "localhost" as
a client or server name.  Use the actual host name.  And use the actual
name in disklist and in ...

You are correct that .amandahosts should be in the amanda-user's
home directory.  I'm assuming your amanda-user is named "amanda".
What is "amanda"s home directory?  Check in the /etc/password file.
That is where .amandahosts should go.
>

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