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Re: [cobalt-users] Cube3 DNS problem



> AND NOW A DUMB QUESTION
> I know I have to switch off TELNET and install SSH, but I have not any
clues
> about the whole picture - what exactly do I need to do - I'm fairly sure
> that I can D/L and install the SSH package from the cobalt site, but what
> else do I need to do to complete securing my servers?
>
Install ssh, easiest it to use the cobalt pkg.
Install putty on your Windows PC
Close all unused ports on the server.
You need 20, 21, 22, 25, 53*, 80, 81, 110, 443, 444
* DNS
Setup your firewall (ipchains)
That is a good start.

Gerald