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Re: security for systemtap compiler server


Frank Ch. Eigler wrote:
anithra wrote:

[...] From what i understand the security requirements for the
compiler-server and the stapgui-server (with remote-execution&
compilation) are similiar [...]

They are really complementary and composable rather than similar. Remote execution needs to authenticate the user (client), whereas remote compilation needs to authenticate the compiler (server).

I tend to agree with Frank on this point. The combination of these separately valuable capabilities would accomplish what you need.

Dave


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