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Posted by mixmox, 01-19-2010, 04:41 PM
hello. how can i secure my dedicate server? we have only 4 vps ( OPENVZ )on it. tnx
Posted by Ramprage, 01-19-2010, 05:37 PM
Read up on security tutorials if you feel like doing a basic job or hire someone to do a professional job.
Posted by arabgenius, 01-19-2010, 06:12 PM
I think you should set up Firewall like CSF and other programs
Posted by hostechsupport, 01-19-2010, 06:18 PM
Hello, In order to secure your server, you should install third party firewall likes csf+lfd or apf+bfd, rkhunter,chkrootkit. You should secure you tmp partition as well. If you are not expertise, then you could hire any server management company or individual free lancer.
Posted by davet, 01-19-2010, 06:30 PM
Outsource your admin work to companies such as one of the following to handle it for you: http://easyservermanagement.com http://seeksadmin.com http://bobcares.com
Posted by tech163, 01-19-2010, 09:15 PM
Make sure to have a firewall, and try to only allow SSH from your IP address range.
Posted by LeaTrueman, 01-19-2010, 11:29 PM
Please do the following to secure the server, 1) Disable Open DNS, Disable Zone Transfers 2) install SPRI (process priority scheduler) , SIM & PRM 3) Secure your /tmp with noexec,nosuid 4) Optimize Mysql, Apache, PHP services by editing its variables. 5) Disable Direct Root Login for SSH and also disable ssh access to all other users except one wheel user. 6) install CSF&LFD on your server and configure with suitable values. 7) Install Chkrootkit and Rkhunter for suspecious processes and rootkits. If you need assistance,It will be better to hire a server administrator for these works who can setup a regular security audit on your server which includes all the above steps.

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