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[LDM #OKM-429702]: Setting up an LDM distributor
- Subject: [LDM #OKM-429702]: Setting up an LDM distributor
- Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:10:51 -0600
Leo,
It is possible to build a non-standard LDM that doesn't use port 388 (via the
"--use-port=<n>" option of the configure(1) script). It is not recommended,
however, because 1) the so-built LDM will not be able to request data from any
standard LDM-s without modifications to its REQUEST entries; 2) other, standard
LDM-s will not be able to request data from the non-standard LDM without
modifications to their REQUEST entries; and 3) to the best of our knowledge,
the LDM has never been hacked in order to gain access to the host system
(indeed, I would argue that that is impossible).
We've also noticed that sites that worry about port 388 usually have port 80
wide open (for HTTP traffic), which is a greater security risk by many orders
of magnitude.
> Steve,
>
> I forgot one question. Is it mandatory to use Port 388 when talking between
> LDMs?
>
> Regards,
>
> //SIGNED//
> Leo R. Rivard, Contractor, AFWA/SEMS
> SEMS II Database Architect
> Northrop Grumman Information Systems
> email: address@hidden
> COMM: 402-232-0271 / DSN: 272-0271
> Alternate Email: address@hidden
Regards,
Steve Emmerson
Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: OKM-429702
Department: Support LDM
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed