Archive for the ‘FreeBSD’ Category
Firewall under FreeBSD
How do I enable firewall ipfw under FreeBSD?
Add the following lines into the /etc/rc.conf file:
Configuring FreeBSD for VPS
The article below goes through the steps that you need to follow to configure FreeBSD for running a virtual private server.
Installing the vsftpd FTP-server
This article goes through the steps you need to follow when installing a fast and secure vsftpd ftp-server that supports anonymous users for FreeBSD
About vsftpd
vsftpd (stands for a Very Secure FTP Daemon) is a FTP server that supports IPv6 and SSL. It is a default ftp-server in a number of GNU/Linux-based systems and their [...]
Installing and customizing the SA-MP (San Andreas Multiplayer) server
Description
San Andreas Multiplayer (abbreviated to SA:MP) is a third party multiplayer modification for the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas computer game. San Andreas Multiplayer is developed by a team of dedicated fans of the Grand Theft Auto series of video games, who work on their own spare time developing SA:MP as a hobby.
FreeBSD 6 vs FreeBSD 8
FreeBSD 8 was launched in November 2009. The new version was greatly modified, many bugs were fixed. This version has much more advantages in comparison with old ones.
This is an advanced solution for both FreeBSD users and developers. FreeBSD 8 provides you with a wide range of useful tools for hosting server management.
Protection server SSH Dictionary Attacks
If you are running a Linux VPS, you’ll notice that bots will try to gain illegitimate access to your server through ssh. While this unsettles a lot of people, there’s really nothing to worry about as long as you don’t permit root logins (Many Linux distributions allow direct root login via ssh by default) and [...]
Software installation from ports
Installing software on your virtual private servers. General provisions
Viewing the list of installed software
Installing programs from ports
Deleting installed programs
