[cobalt-users] Cobalt Questions (newbie)

["Edward M Youskevich" <ed@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I've just recently started to look at a cobalt server for my hosting needs.
I have a few questions that Cobalt sales either refuses to answer or cannot
answer, and have not found the answers in the thread archives yet.

First off, I'm looking at a Raq4 or a Qube3. The main dilemma here is that I
wish to have the features of the Qube, but also would like the virtual
hosting and ASP features of the Raq4.

1) Can Virtual hosting and ASP be added to a qube server ? I realize these
probably will not be managed with a nice GUI, but is it do-able?

2) Is anyone aware of any size limitations on the second IDE drive? I'm
looking at adding a 75-80GB unit.

3) Both of these units have a scsi port, so I'm assuming (dangerous I know)
that I can add a backup device externally. Has anyone done this, and how
difficult is the process.

4) I'm currently using a Linksys router to host a temporary test site, and
have noticed that all apache logs list incoming traffic from my router
address. Would using a qube as the router/firewall resolve this ?

5) Initially the server will be running off a dynamic IP, using TZO for name
resolution. If it works well enough (the server), I will invest in a fast
DSL or T-1 later.

Also, I have looked thru some of the threads and seem to get the impression
that the cobalt servers are out of the box, un-secure. Would this be a valid
statement, and how difficult is it to secure them ?

I am not a Linux guru by any stretch, but willing to learn. Also, the server
will not be used for anything critical initially anyway, more of a learning
tool. Thanks in advance

-ed