Re: sms and adsm over firewalls

[Matthew_S_Cramer () armstrong com]

> I'm going to set up a firewall and a networkwork administrator asked me
> whether it is possible to install rules for microsoft sms and ibm asdm on
> the firewall.
> Is there anyone who can give me brief informtion on:
> - the protocol (tcp/udp, portnumbers, ...)
> - the security risks


Using ADSM on an unprotected network is dangerous.  From what I understand
anyone can fire up the client and restore files to an unprotected server as it
authenticates using just the IP address and maybe a weak password.  I don't
allow ADSM across my firewall.


Matt