[NCLUG] Network configuration

dobbster dobbster at frii.com
Wed Oct 25 22:42:24 MDT 2000


Thanks for the help...!

"MEDBERRY,DAVID (HP-Loveland,ex1)" wrote:
> I agree with Quent.
> 1) Use a secure by default system (say, OpenBSD)

Aww, not Linux?  I'm not sure if you mean the firewall or the WWW
server(s).

> 2) Use a DMZ

I'm thinking about this one still...  There may yet be a way.

> 3) Virtual Host n-webs on One PC. (Unless you "are" a web hosting
> service.... and the clients require 'PHYSICAL SEPARATION')

Not so far, at least.  As for virtual hosting, it's a no-brainer - I'll
use it.  Obviously I was in a no-brain state when I first concocted this
plan.

> 4) Bring the extra machines to the next NCLUG and trade old hardware for
> expertise.....

I actually have to attend a meeting first.  But if old hardware suffices
for consultation fees, I have plenty of junk to spare. :-)

Mark (dobbster at frii.com)



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