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Re: Problems starting SSHD
Jeff Silverman wrote:
> We solved our little problem with sshd failing to start, thanks to your
> clues.
>
> First, /var/empty must be owned by SYSTEM. Second, /etc/ssh_host_key
> must be owned by SYSTEM or else protected 644. Protecting it 644 is a
> bad idea because it compromises security.
Are you using /usr/bin/ssh-host-config to install the daemon? It should
take care of all of that for you automatically.
Brian
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