rcp vs. tftp for router configs

[R Pasco]

Are there any security considerations in selecting rcp vs. tftp as the
method for writing/reading router configurations to/from a server?

Any other factors in selecting rcp or tftp if my routers and server support
both?

Thanks.

[Carsten Posingies]

R Pasco wrote in message <6ln0ql$dhs$1...@news.ses.cio.eds.com>...

If you are one the same physical network, and this network is
kind-of-secure,
just go ahead with tftp. It's fast, it's easy. However, you should
disable the
service in your inetd.conf (or similar) after using it. Elsewise, use
rcp.

regards,

Carsten Posingies, o.tel.o communications GmbH & Co., Neu-Isenburg,
Germany