>>> The web server will then receive everything that isn't assigned to >>> port-forward. This includes worms and such that prey on the >>> weaknesses of whatever machine they can reach, including the hapless >>> MSIE-enabled Windows machine that the DMZ entry might point to. This >>> just seems unnecessary considering your typical webserver usually >>> requires just one port coming in. >>> >>> If you absolutely, positively need a DMZ host, it's because you ran >>> out of slots for port-forwarding on your router, and just need enough >>> things on one machine that you just set the entire thing as a DMZ. If >>> you need a DMZ and you can help it, use a Linux box. >>> >>> Dustin >>> >>> >>> Michael Louie Loria wrote: >>> >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> What is the difference if I place the web server in DMZ or behind the >>>> router via Port forward? >>>> >>>> What are the security, performance ... issues between the 2? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Michael Louie Loria >>>> LoRz Technology Solutions >>>> http://www.lorztech.com
Ok got it. Thanks. probably DMZ would be a last resort for a webserver. Michael Louie Loria LoRz Technology Solutions http://www.lorztech.com
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