Re: Interest in patch for web interface to enable/disable servers

I would like this feature,

maybe an option could be add a config option like "read-only" and that would not allow such options on the web
panel

On Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 10:39 AM, Willy Tarreau <w#1wt.eu> wrote:
> Hi Judd,
>
> On Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 05:51:55PM -0400, Judd Montgomery wrote:
>> I've been working on a patch to add buttons to the stats web page, one
>> per server entry.  These buttons will enable/disable servers.
>>
>> If/when I finish this patch would it be accepted, or a welcome
>> addition?  If so I'll finish it, if not I may or may not.
>
> This feature is appealing, however for security concerns, I've always
> wanted to stick to a "read-only" access to the web interface. It's
> too easy to get caught with an accessible interface on the net with
> people who are able to change parameters. And I've observed such
> unexpected accesses several times now.
>
> But on the other hand, I know that several people are interested with
> such a feature. So I think that the better solution is to start the
> debate here. One idea could be that authentication with crypted
> passwords is absolutely mandatory to enable such features. Maybe
> other persons will have other ideas.
>
> Best regards,
> Willy
>
>
>

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