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Megladon
02-18-2003, 12:19 AM
Can oneone out there give me some pointers on how to set up (ecrypted) directory authentication for a "Members Area"? I'm running a Win2k Advanced Server. I'm not sure it Microsoft offers the best security and would like to know if there's another product that does it better. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Megladon :zoinks:
RawAlex
02-18-2003, 12:46 AM
How to improve security:

remove win2k server.

:-)

Alex
Megladon
02-18-2003, 11:51 PM
What would you suggest instead of using Win2k Server? I was also considering running an Apache Web Server, but I haven't touched Linux in a while. Thanks for the tips.

Megladon.
Plugger
02-19-2003, 02:12 AM
FreeBSD, not Linux, and Apache . . . this will serve you well, no pun intended :awinky:
RawAlex
02-19-2003, 02:18 AM
Originally posted by Megladon@Feb 18 2003, 11:59 PM
What would you suggest instead of using Win2k Server? I was also considering running an Apache Web Server, but I haven't touched Linux in a while. Thanks for the tips.

Megladon.
Just start you list by crossing off windows / microsoft products - they are the victims of and the source of most web related viruses and security issues - plus (as discussed here in the past) they don't scale well in the adult world.

Security means "minimum exposure required", and windows ain't a minimum solution.

Alex



Last edited by RawAlex at Feb 19 2003, 02:26 AM
Megladon
02-20-2003, 03:22 PM
Thanks for the advice. I haven't used FreeBSD at all. Is it pretty easy to learn?
DAMNMAN
02-20-2003, 03:38 PM
Originally posted by Megladon@Feb 18 2003, 12:27 AM
I'm running a Win2k Advanced Server. Thanks,
Megladon :zoinks:
The windows thing cuts your chances of finding an answer to the question 'round here, sorry can't help! :blink:

Used to know my way around IIs pretty good but I have been using Linux for some time now and have forgotten it or have outdated knowledge.
Plugger
02-21-2003, 02:39 AM
Originally posted by Megladon@Feb 20 2003, 12:30 PM
Thanks for the advice. I haven't used FreeBSD at all. Is it pretty easy to learn?
No, not really, but what UNIX system is? I can say, that it is worth the investment in time. :rokk:
Megladon
02-27-2003, 12:58 AM
Looks like I have some studting to do. In the mean time I guess I need to find a place to host my site for me. :rokk: