[openib-general] [PATCH 1/2] OpenSM: Add socket support to OpenSM console

[Michael S. Tsirkin]

> > > > Further, could you please clarify: when compiled in, is opensm listening on a socket
> > > > by default or does it need to be enabled with a run-time option?
> > > > I hope it's the later.
> > > 
> > > Not currently but I think that is also easily changed as well.
> > 
> > Probably a good idea - opening a port involves a security risk
> 
> Agreed.
> 
> > that user should be aware of.
> 
> tcpwrappers can at least allow/deny per IP address so there is some weak
> control.

Right, beats developing opensm-specific syntax for that :).

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