On (31/03/04 13:35), Stefan Goessling wrote: > Hello List! > > I would very much appreciate any advice concerning the set-up of a Debian > based file server. I have some experience in Debian desktops and laptops, > but none so far with servers. My list of questions is long, I know, but > any answer would help. Thank you! > > Best regards, Stefan (debian @ goessling . de) > > Questions: > > Which Debian version? stable (currently woody, soon to be sarge)
> Which packages should I use? samba & nfs for file and print services. I use both but you could use just samba and configure the linux clients accordingly. > Which security measures to take? Others will know much more on this - except to say turn off everything you don't need > Which backup procedure is recommended? Others will know much more on this - I use rsync between two servers > Any experiences/success stories in this field? Plenty but haven't got time to go into them - there is quite a lot in the archive > Are there pre-packaged distros (Debian based)? Yes - again you'll need to STFW ;) I can't think of any off the top of my head > > Here are the requirements/conditions: > > * Server must serve Windows clients (e.g. via samba) *and* Linux clients > * Access also via secure channels (scp, sftp) from outside the local net > * 10+ users (2-6 concurrent) with around 2 GB file space each > * Server runs 24h in an unprotected network (i.e. our university does not Recommend you install a firewall (possibly on an old box running linux) > have any firewall or port blocking) > * System will probably have 2 HDs (80 GB) > * Second (rather old) machine available for backup service That's my rsync back-up solution. Debian rocks as a server OS ;) .... and it's free HTH Clive -- http://www.clivemenzies.co.uk strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]