Linux Server Managment
Category: Linux
Disable Telnet Access
Telnet should be disabled, and you should use SSH. Telnet sends password in plain text, and ‘crackers/hackers’ can obtain these passwords easily compared to SSH, and then takeover your dedicated web server.
Force the use of SSH protocol 2
SSH Protocol 1 based systems are facing many automated “root kits”. As a result to step up the security Protcol 2 should be enabled as soon as possible.
Install LogWatch
Logwatch is a customizable log analysis system. Logwatch parses through your system’s logs for a given period of time and creates a report analyzing areas that you specify, in as much detail as you require. …
What is a managed dedicated server
A managed dedicated server is either one you rent or one you co-locate where someone else is in charge of the well being of the server.
What do I need to know to have a dedicated server
Renting or Co-Locating a dedicated server that is not managed takes a lot of time and knowledge. You must be familiar with the operating system your dedicated server will be running on, and by familiar …
What is a dedicated server?
A dedicated server is a computer(server) that only runs one type of server software. The server is usualy constructed or pre-configured to the customers specifications.
Disabling Direct Root Login (SSH)
Disabling root login via shh is a great way to tigthen security on your dedicated server.
.htaccess Tutorial
In this tutorial you will find out about the .htaccess file and the power it has to improve your website. Although .htaccess is only a file, it can change settings on the servers and allow …
Adding an IP address to your Linux Server
This is a quick guide on adding IPs to a system manually. I would only suggest it if you are not using a control panel, such as cpanel, that has a feature to adds ips. …
Common SSH Commands and Linux Shell Commands
We’ve put together some of the more frequently used SSH commands or linux shell commands, and organized them by name so you can easily find a command, their description and how to use it. This …
How can I change permissions on my cgi-bin files using FTP?
You can use your FTP software to set the proper permissions for your scripts in your cgi-bin.