Re: basic server, no gui's

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hbrhodes:


> is it terribly hard to set up a server (stick it in the basement you 
> know), and hook other computers to it?  i'm thinking it would involve a

Not if it's Windows with a BIG storage hard-drive plugged into a cheap
switch/hub.

> minimal install, with the server options from the install.  Then i would 
> have to modify some files like /etc/hosts.allow, deny, an maybe the 
> firewall (what ports to open up?), and user permissions?

My /etc/hosts.allow looks like this. (Example)
sshd : 192.168.1.4 : ALLOW
httpd : ALL : ALLOW
ALL : ALL : DENY

By having the last entry in /etc/hosts.allow ALL : ALL : DENY,
removes the need for a /etc/hosts.deny file.
Even adding ALL : DENY to the end - for better security.

> i'm thinking the firewall would be done with iptables, and i could set

Have a gander at Firestarter   URL:   fs-security.com
I have a PIX501. It's nothing like the Linksys, 3Com, Netgear
routers I'm used to, with GUI's.

> group permissions to something like "users" or something.  my goal is to 
> set up a computer that i can put httpd on, and have it set up so i can
> put all my files on it without worrying about losing them if i decide to

I suggest you enroll in  users-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To subscribe, send an empty message.

Learn Samba.

> format my upstairs computer!

Krack

p.s. It's been over a year now and I still haven't put that PIX on the
LAN. You want to configure a server with no GUI's?
Wait until you learn the Vi Editor.

Good Luck! 




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