> # ls -la /etc/amandapass
> -rw-------  1 amanda disk 950 Apr 18 10:19 /etc/amandapass
> > I am wondering if the new amanda server 2.5.1p3 if offering a way to
> > hide the contents of amandapass file.
> Why won't try hiding it, because of settings the rights so that
> nobody except amanda and root can read it?
 
Because this file contains clear text high priviledge password for the
Windows machines.

Any leakage of this file would provide access to any Windows machine
in the network, so it is better to have the password not clear.

Bests,

Olivier