How to install mod_evasive on a DirectAdmin server

Well, I figured I would post this for any DirectAdmin ( DA ) users out there that would like to use the power of mod_evasive.  The install is fairly close to a cPanel install, with a couple of little twists.  This is geared towards a server running Apache2, if you are running Apache1, let me […]

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Tuning / Tweaking MySQL

There are a couple of good scripts out there that will help you to tune your mysql usage for better perfomance.  I’ve used both of these, and they are very intuative.  Personally, I prefer the latter, however, I still use both for tweaking.

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How to install RKHunter

I’ve taken on a couple of new servers, so I figured I would share this little tidbit of information.  RKHunter stands for root kit hunter, which will scan your system for nasty root kits.  A quote from the site: Rootkit scanner is scanning tool to ensure you for about 99.9%* you’re clean of nasty tools. […]

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How to virus scan FTP uploads

To help protect your server, you may want to scan your users FTP uploads.  Here is a great way of doing this, if you are using Pure-FTP and ClamAV.  Pure-FTP has an option to run a file after an upload, called the pure-uploadscript.  What you do, is tie the virus scanner into this script, so […]

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Great Deal Alert!

Our friends over at RoboHostingSolutions are now offering a free SSL certificate with the purchase of one of thier “Business Packages” with the addition of a dedicate IP.  For more information, please see this announcement: http://www.robohostingsolutions.com/support/announcements.php?id=8

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Server Admininstration

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am open to doing some small server adminstration jobs if anyone has a need.  Looking for something to pass the time :-) Most of my work has been on RHEL/Centos, though I have worked with other systems. If you need a hand setting up your new server, […]

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