In few weeks im getting a dedicated server, first time for me :)
Im not a guru at linux but i set up irc bots etc on shell accouts befor, so im kinda a linux newbie still.

Put yourself in a newbie linux user seat, You just got a dedicated server, Write a doc on what you would do to secure server step by step(close to step by step) and have it ready for hosting.. like chmod which dirs/files, apache security, mysql and etc.

I wouldnt think writing up a doc to get server ready for hosting will take long...

Name a price $ please. - pm me if you want (im on a budget :()

And if i have future problems I cant solve, i will pay you one off jobs.

bump...

anyone? :confused:

Did you ever consider getting a managed server?

Too much + I dont learn in the long run.

A document could takes days to write.... especially when it comes to servers.

Start with this http://www.linux.org/docs/index.html

If you pay me 50 dollars I'll will order this book and have it mailed to your address. :D

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=5128JOSV05&isbn=0072127732

$400 dollars, i'll have it written and sent as a PDF with diagrams, mindmaps, etc.. starting from the basics to advanced

If you pay me 100$ I can secure the server , recompile the kernel, build some iptables rules and also give you my reference ready reckoner for performance tuning RH Linux, security etc.,

I will do it over 4-5 days

Emaill balaji AT valai DOT net if you are interested

MultiVol, if you are SERIOUS about getting top of the line admin in security and to help you out with everything, PM me or email me at PeterTCDI@AOL.COM.. I have a friend that will do it at extremley competitive prices..