On 28/07/10 14:49, Robert wrote:
On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:50:19 -0600
Chris Bennett<ch...@bennettconstruction.biz> wrote:
My advice is to setup a server with some websites (doesn't matter if the
are "real" or bogus) and learn to deal with the problems that pop-up. Be
sure to get an ISP with remote IP-KVM so you can fix any mistakes that
lock you out.
I think it's too risky for a newcomer to go straight for a real server.
Get a dual/quad core machine with 8GB (used ones are pretty cheap) and
install the free ("no licence cost") vmWare ESXi server. Use this to
host a whole network (dns, file server, email, etc.). Put another low
cost machine with 2 NICs in front of it; this will be your firewall.
Now you can simulate locally the daily business, e.g. remote
administration, remote upgrades, road warrior setups etc.
But you don't have the risk that someone roots your box because you
made a mistake. Instead you can (should!) try out to attack it ;)
When you're very confident in working with your network, yes, then you
need to go out on The Hostile Internet to learn more.
regards,
Robert
Apart from ESXi is free but the management isn't...you need vSphere to
manage the thing. This seams like a very expensive way to learn an
OS...you can install a free virtual piece of software on your computer,
virtual box, vmware server etc and get going, or even get some very
cheap PC's off ebay. And to be honest I wouldn't worry about a cert that
much, just get some real experience under your belp. Certs help but they
are not the be all and end all that some people like to make out
