Re: [BackupPC-users] Backing up a Win2K machine behind a firewall

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"Laurent WITT" writes:

> Our problem is to remotely backup a win2k machine localized behind a
> firewall.
> 
> It's not possible to keep a vpn up all the time, so this is not a relevant
> solution.
> 
> What is the best solution ?
> 
> Is it the installation of  rsyncd+stunnel+cygwin on the remote win2k
> machine?

First, BackupPC does a server pull (ie: the connection is initiated
from the server to the client).  You have to devise a method that
can be initiated from the server and can reach the client through the
firewall.  It all depends upon your firewall setup.  You could try
ssh or stunnel.  You might need to open a port on the firewall to
allow the connection.

Craig