Anton Aylward wrote:
I'm changing subject line 'cos this isn't about Dave's problem with 'wicked' any more; its not even about DHCP vs static.
On 04/02/2016 07:02 AM, Per Jessen wrote:
Honestly, I think not. I have no idea what you're talking about above, but as you say, it's not about DHCP vs. static addressing.
You brought up configuring and vi. I responded with GUI.
I'm sure you must have missed something in between, but the essence of it all is - GUIs vary, vi doesn't. If one find's it easier to deal with varying GUIs instead of just editing one line of text using one's favourite editor, well, then I give up.
Not all devices have any or all of pushbuttons, tftp load of config, serial port. Some, idiotically in my opinion, have a management port and need a vendor propitiatory management tool using a proprietary protocol. I choose not to use those. I hope you concur.
I don't always have a choice. I have only just a couple of weeks ago had to solder up a separate console cable (RS323->RJ45) for Alcatel switches. Yes, I also don't like these, but at least it was only the cable that was awkward.
I brought up GUI because all the consumer devices I've used and seen and and encountered with friends and relatives, as well as the professional gear I've used have "http" GUI interfaces.
Yep, the built-in web interface has become pretty much the standard. I don't know how long you'd have to go back to find a consumer device with configuration over telnet only.
I like the idea of having devices 'once configured, stay configured" and not get altered because some stray hacker set up a rogue tftp server that the device found on reboot,
The server does not "find" the tftp server, it is specified in the DHCP options. If your stray hacker has gained access to your name server, all bets are off. -- Per Jessen, Zürich (13.8°C) http://www.hostsuisse.com/ - virtual servers, made in Switzerland. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org