Re: Open Ports-FW settins

Keith W wrote:


"Robert" <noone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:pan.2007.02.18.05.33.15.864978@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


2 things you could do;

1. Setup a firewall
2. Turn off the services


--

Regards
Robert

I've also just migrated to Linux from the 'dark side'. I've tried to set
up these, but seem to have failed miserably. The rather large manual I
have doesn't seem to help, as I can't find the necessary bits in a form I
can understand! Are there any websites or publications which are aimed at
'starters' so that the essential bits and pieces are a bit more obvious,
and not swamped by the minutiae of 'how to be a systems expert'?

Keith

1. --
LINUX SERVER HACKS (100 Industrial-Strength tips & Tools)
by Rob Flickenger
Copyright 2003 O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. All rights reserved.
US $24.95
CAN $38.95

page 91
Iptables Tips & Tricks

2. --
chkconfig
man chkconfig

hth
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Open Ports-FW settins
    ... Setup a firewall ... I've also just migrated to Linux from the 'dark side'. ...
    (comp.os.linux.security)
  • Re: Linux or BSD alternative to Windows Home Server
    ... My questions were about Gentoo vs. Linux for a sever, ... I will probably eventually have a dedicated firewall ... if you were to have a file server which is accessible ... I'm aware that I could probably create scripts to regularly backup ...
    (comp.os.linux.misc)
  • Re: OT - Desktop Linux
    ... I've got both windows and linux boxes. ... But are there any desktop operating systems out there which enjoy a dis- ... software firewall, have a good and up to date ...
    (alt.sports.basketball.nba.la-lakers)
  • Re: Which Linux OS best for beginner to setup as Web / Mail server / Internet sharer and firewall?
    ... >>I don't want to start a flame war, but in my experience OpenBSD is best ... >>boxes if you must run linux for applications. ... > linux inside the firewall? ... web server? ...
    (comp.os.linux.networking)
  • Re: [fw-wiz] Recommendation needed for a firewall appliance
    ... >>I was unsuccessful in getting an IPSec VPN going with a Win2K ... >There are several firewall specific linux distros, Astaro, Coyote ... >There are some small firewall units, and there are small Managed Security ... >> for Windows, OSX and Linux. ...
    (Firewall-Wizards)