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authorJohn Terpstra <jht@samba.org>2005-10-17 15:59:33 +0000
committerGerald W. Carter <jerry@samba.org>2008-04-23 08:47:08 -0500
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Fix for bug #3146
(This used to be commit 86fd63bebe314d1137c01fc6b0cf097e8ddabb17)
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diff --git a/docs/smbdotconf/security/hostsdeny.xml b/docs/smbdotconf/security/hostsdeny.xml
index ab254aeb6f..0f2241cb32 100644
--- a/docs/smbdotconf/security/hostsdeny.xml
+++ b/docs/smbdotconf/security/hostsdeny.xml
@@ -10,6 +10,13 @@
services unless the specific services have their own lists to override
this one. Where the lists conflict, the <parameter moreinfo="none">allow</parameter>
list takes precedence.</para>
+
+ <para>
+ In the event that it is necessary to deny all by default, use the keyword
+ ALL (or the netmask <literal>0.0.0.0/0</literal>) and then explicitly specify
+ to the <link linkend="hostsallow">hosts allow</link> parameter those hosts
+ that should be permitted access.
+ </para>
</description>
<value type="default"><comment>none (i.e., no hosts specifically excluded)</comment></value>