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Is is a new requirement to have a static IP address to FTP and Telnet to UNIX boxes?

April 26, 2017boxes FTP ip address requirement static telnet Unix

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Is is a new requirement to have a static IP address to FTP and Telnet to UNIX boxes?

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The requirement for static IP for Telnet and FTP access to UNIX systems has been in place for many years. Before the firewall was installed, you dialed directly into EPA’s Remote Access server which assigned you an EPA IP address that allowed access to most UNIX systems.