On 10/12/05, Maung Nanda Linn Aung <nandalinnaung@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi all, > > What are the minimal services suitable for internet and intranet server? > Here are what i assume of...I'd also would like to know whether i have > listed properly or not as well. > please kindly suggest any services in mind..... > thanks in advance... > > Internet Server > > Email > FTP server > Apache server & PHP > MySql & phpMyAdmin(or WebMin) > DHCPd and DNS server (named) > NFS + Samba > > Intranet Server > > Samba > Squid > local FTP > > > I am relatively new to linux environment.. and thanks alot for > previous questions too.. i find this list extremely useful in learning > linux.. > have a great day.. :) For ease of use load everything... except since you asked what to load you already know that is not the way to go. Only run what you need and only load what you need, and lock everything down. As an example a proxy server should run the base OS with no GUI, squid and ssh (on a non-standard port. As an example a web server should run the base OS with no GUI, Apache and ssh (on a non-standard port. If the web site(s) require it add as necessary PHP, Perl, MySQL, etc. The less you run the less likely you will be cracked. NFS.Samba, telnet and r services (rcp,rlogin,rsh) are an open invitation to potential crackers and script kiddies. -- Leonard Isham, CISSP Ostendo non ostento.
