{"id":398,"date":"2011-01-25T02:18:08","date_gmt":"2011-01-25T08:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supportpro.com\/?p=398"},"modified":"2019-10-30T06:01:52","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T12:01:52","slug":"linux-server-monitoring-and-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/blog\/linux-server-monitoring-and-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux Server Monitoring and Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

Linux is one of the most reliable brand in webserver operating systems with an almost perfect monitoring system that ensures your servers run round the clock smoothly and minimum chances of a crash. The Linux server monitoring system is one of the best known tools to ensure optimum performance of your servers. No wonder then that brand such as the LAMP server is most recognized and preferred by most large web hosting companies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Webhosting servers need to be up all the time. And since they contain massive data, accessed and used by all clients, security and maintaining optimal performance becomes a crucial factor. Monitoring servers 24×7 for proper working of scripts and tools , HTTP, SSL, SMTP, POP, IMAP, SSH, Telnet, FTP and any other text-based TCP service ensures that the server has minimum chances of a crash or hack. Having the latest scripts and technology on your servers helps handle security issues and threats from unauthorized applications easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

Linux server support is one of the utmost offering of several dedicated web server organizations as it is one of the upper crust methods that guarantees more secured database than other administration services. <\/span><\/p>\n

Servers are prone to malignant software and viruses that are automatically installed and corrupt the whole system. Firewalls do protect important data but only monitoring ensures that the system is least affected. Linux offers effective monitoring service tools that guarantees that the servers are virus free and also safeguard it from spam and hacks. All these features provide astonishing results that ensure that your web server is up to date with the latest technological advancements and capable of adapting to the breakneck changes.Security and safety of your clients is guaranteed as it utilizes the latest technology features and applications. The Linux monitoring software products checks the performance of your system and since it is available 24×7 this ensures that your entire network is functioning properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

To prevent any untoward incident from disrupting your business or affecting your clients you must always opt for Linux server administration<\/a> services. These techniques also ensures that your server never hangs or crashes, thereby protecting your important data and applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monitoring does assure your servers are in safe hands but some essential tips should also be followed to ensure proper server security.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a Linux server aspects such as physical security, local security, password authentication, Email security, kernel security, securing web server and wireless network security plays vital role. SELinux is a set of security policies that secures the server at every level. <\/span><\/p>\n

Email Security<\/strong> Configuring your router, email client program to block mails from spammers is the best know security measure.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Network Security<\/strong> There are a large number of tools available to monitor and protect linux networks. Nagios, Oreon, Zabbix, etc are some of them. They can monitor traffic, bandwidth usage and resource allocation.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Web server Security –<\/strong> <\/span><\/strong>There are plenty of ways by which you can secure of Apache Web server.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure that apache is running under its own user account and group.
\nTurn off directory browsing.
\nTurn off server side includes.
\nTurn off multiple options.
\nRun Mod_security.
\nDisable any unnecessary modules.
\nLower the timeout value.
\nLimit the size of XML body.
\nLimit the concurrency.
\nLimit access by IP address.
\nAdjust the keep Alive settings.
\nRun Apache in Chroot environment<\/span><\/p>\n

Securing Firewall<\/strong> – <\/span><\/strong>There are different types of firewalls that can be used in Linux such as packet-filtering, ipchains, stateful, and layered.Smoothwall Express and Smooth Guardian are two commercially available firewall software for Linux.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you require help, contact SupportPRO Server Admin<\/a><\/p>\n

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