Re: Dedicated server vs. VPS

2012-03-05 Thread Stayvoid 
 I think that a dedicated server is far more secure than a VPS if you
 encrypt the drive.
I don't think that I can encrypt it. I want to use that machine for
MTA and a web server.


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Re: Dedicated server vs. VPS

2012-03-05 Thread Stayvoid 
 Why? Where is the connection between no encryption and the use as a MTA
 and web server?
I don't know really. I've thought that data should be available.
Tell me more about it.


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Securing Debian Manual: 3.1 Choose a BIOS password

2012-03-05 Thread Stayvoid 
Hello.

Before you install any operating system on your computer, set up a
BIOS password. After installation (once you have enabled bootup from
the hard disk) you should go back to the BIOS and change the boot
sequence to disable booting from floppy, CD-ROM and other devices that
shouldn't boot. Otherwise a cracker only needs physical access and a
boot disk to access your entire system. [1]
Is there a way to prevent such actions while using a VPS?

[1] http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/securing-debian-howto/ch3.en.html

Cheers


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Securing Debian Manual: 3.2.1 Choose an intelligent partition scheme

2012-03-05 Thread Stayvoid 
Hello.

It's possible to create 4 primary partitions.

How to allocate these:
/home
/tmp
/var/tmp/
/var
/opt
/var/mail
Should I use extended partitions?

http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/securing-debian-howto/ch3.en.html

Cheers


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Securing Debian Manual: 3.2.1.1 Selecting the appropriate file systems

2012-03-05 Thread Stayvoid 
Hello.

During the system partitioning you also have to decide which file
system you want to use. The default file system selected in the Debian
installation for Linux partitions is ext3, a journaling file system.
This manual covers only ext-related features. Should I use ext4
instead of ext3 for all partitions?

http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/securing-debian-howto/ch3.en.html

Cheers


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Dedicated server vs. VPS

2012-03-04 Thread Stayvoid 
Hello!

Which one is more secure?
VPS is usually cheaper then DS so I don't really want to pay extra
money for nothing.

I also want to restrict hoster's access to my machine. Is it possible with VPS?
There was an accident with Linode. [1] An intruder accessed one of
Linode's services and customers machines as well.

[1] http://status.linode.com/2012/03/manager-security-incident.html

Cheers


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