REXECD(8) BSD System Manager's Manual REXECD(8)
NAME
rexecd -- remote execution server
SYNOPSIS
rexecd [ -D ]
OPTIONS
Rexec accepts one option:
-D Disable reverse DNS look up and in the log will be used client IP addresses.
DESCRIPTION
Rexecd is the server for the rexec(3) routine. The server provides remote execution facilities with authentication based on user names and
passwords.
Rexecd listens for service requests at the port indicated in the ``exec'' service specification; see services(5). When a service request is
received the following protocol is initiated:
1. The server reads characters from the socket up to a NUL ('