Re: [cobalt-users] New Administrator - Please H~E~L~P

[Bradley Caricofe <bcaricofe@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- kymsabq <kymsabq@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Howdy everybody,
> 
> What strategy should I employ in administering this machine?  What is a
> good policy for managing to keep my tail out of the wringer and avoiding
> trouble?

I'm no expert myself but I have managed to keep a few RaQ's up and running
with practically no downtime and no security problems (to my knowledge). 
Try this:

1.  Apply the RaQ4 patches in the appropriate order
2.  Install SSH and disable telnet (try http://pkg.nl.cobalt.com)
3.  If you're going to leave FTP running constantly, consider changing the
port #.
4.  Install PortSentry & LogCheck (check the archives)
5.  Portscan your machines and research all your open ports, disable any
you do not need.

I'm sure there are many other good ideas, I'm a bit of a newbie myself.

best,
Brad

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