Security issue - just getting started

Xian ml-freebsd-newbies at codepad.net
Fri Dec 31 16:13:22 PST 2004


On Thursday 30 December 2004 19:36, Jeff Lewis wrote:
> I don't understand the concept of userland? (Userland vs ???)
> Throw in "chroot" and "jail" and I'm just completely lost.
>
> Where can I get started on understanding FreeBSD security?
>
> I want to lock down my Apache based webserver properly.
> I don't want to JUST run a script like Bastille, except
> to learn from it. I need the understanding to move forward.
>
> Jeff

I found that the manual provided with the installation really helped. You'll 
find it at http://yournewserver/manual.

-- 
/Xian

"Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The 
latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to 
hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence."
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