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List:       stunnel-users
Subject:    Re: ftp or SSH? And mail question??
From:       Brian Hatch <bri () stunnel ! org>
Date:       2002-07-30 17:57:43
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> Ok I am a newbie and I will try my best so here goes.
> 
> I would like to get away from FTP due to the clear text passwords so I
> google and found 
> http://www.i-tree.org/secixpro/index.htm for the client and
> http://www.bitvise.com/winsshd.html
> For the server.  
> 
> All good a well but I would like to use Stunnel on the server not
> winsshd is that possible?

You'd be better off using SSH with it's sftp/scp support.  I've
used WinSCP for example, which is a windows app that can send/receive
files in a pretty gui.

> Reason is I would like to also config stunnel to be used for
> SMTP/IMAP/POP3. Can Stunnel be used for all of this at once?

Yes, but you'd need to run 3 copies of stunnel.  And you might
have problems with SMTP creating an open relay through Stunnel.

> So am I heading down the right road?  I know I got a lot of reading and
> testing to do but I am just wondering is this do able or should I look
> some where else?
> 
> Also should Stunnel be on the same box as the Mail server in my DMZ or
> on a different system either in front of the PIX515 or in the DMZ?
> 
> Alright start laughing I know I am! LOL!!! I really better fine some
> books or links.
> 
> Please send me links.  I don't mind reading and learning.
> 
> Thanks,
> ~Paul~
> 
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Brian Hatch                  Reading whilst sunbathing
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   Security Engineer
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