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[LDM #YRT-399877]: LDM will not install on Solaris 10

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  • Subject: [LDM #YRT-399877]: LDM will not install on Solaris 10
  • Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:55:10 -0600
lb,

> I ask because there's always an effort to get rid of FTP and other insecure
> file transfer methods and we use LDM (in lieu of SFTP) because of its system
> and product access control capabilities that require relatively modest
> effort.  It's easier to implement than SFTP in some instances but since it
> only runs on Unix based systems it is difficult to use in a heterogeneous
> environment.
> 
> I didn't intend to imply a "Windows" version, but actually a version that
> runs on the Java platform, as you described for NGLDM; assume compatibility
> would consequently include Windows and a host of other OS's with which LDM is
> currently not compatible.
> 
> We've been using it for years but the compatibility constraint becomes an
> issue when you throw Windows systems in the mix; generally results in some
> sort of FTP/SFTP and SSH implementation.  Compatibility with the legacy LDM
> would be great, but if it isn't and is as stable as the current system I
> believe the Corps would be willing to move to the NGLDM.  Graphical
> interfaces to manage the configuration files and other NGLDM facilities would
> be a huge improvement.

The ngLDM will have a graphical user interface.


Regards,
Steve Emmerson

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: YRT-399877
Department: Support LDM
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed