How to install KISS Firewall

Brief Summary KISS My Firewall is a FREE iptables script designed for a typical web server. It takes advantage of the latest firewall technologies including stateful packet inspection and connection tracking. It also contains some preventative measures for port scanning, DoS attacks, and IP spoofing, among other things. KISS My Firewall 2 is very easy to install and does not require any initial...

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Configure Web Logs in Apache Author's Note: While most of this piece discusses configuration options for any operating system Apache supports, some of the content will be Unix/Linux (*nix) specific, which now includes Macintosh OS X and its underlying Unix kernel. One of the many pieces of the Website puzzle is Web logs. Traffic analysis is central to most...

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What is APF (Advanced Policy Firewall)?

APF FirewallAPF is a policy based iptables firewall system designed for ease of use and configuration. It employs a subset of features to satisfy the veteran Linux user and the novice alike. Packaged in tar.gz format and RPM formats, make APF ideal for deployment in many server environments based on Linux. APF is developed and maintained by R-fx Networks: http://www.rfxnetworks.com/apf.phpThis...

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10 Steps to Securing your Server

So many people are getting their own dedicated servers but are completely clueless about security. Usually they leave it up to the company where they purchase it or hire someone. That's fine but make sure you have these 10 items covered. 1) Use a FirewallMake absolutely sure that your server has a firewall running all the time. A firewall is like a screen door to your porch. It blocks out flies,...

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Secure your Server with iptables

Central to securing a Linux server that's connected to the Internet is having a good firewall and specific policies in place. Numerous options exist for those considering firewalls for Linux, however, a free and included solution is onoffer through Netfilter and iptables. Stateful Firewall As of Linux kernel 2.4 and above, Netfilter has been included as...

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20 ways to Secure your Apache Configuration

Here are 20 things you can do to make your apache configuration more secure।Disclaimer: The thing about security is that there are no guarantees or absolutes. These suggestions should make your server a bit tighter, but don't think your server is necessarily secure after following these suggestions. Additionally some of these suggestions may decrease...

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Installing Oracle Database 11g on Linux

To install the Oracle software, you must use the Oracle Universal installer. Step- 1. For this installation, you need either the DVDs or a downloaded version of the DVDs. In this tutorial, you install from the downloaded version. From the directory where the DVD files were unzipped, open a terminal window and enter the following: ...

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