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  1. #1
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    Linux Server firewall

    Hi
    Is there such a thing as a free firewall and anti virus for a vps server running cpanel
    this setup thanks

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  2. #2
    For firewall, I recommend CSF - http://configserver.com/cp/csf.html
    For Antivirus, you can install ClamAv from WHM (from plugins).

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    are these free and easy to install. i am just starting on vps thanks

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    Yes both are free and easy to install.

    For CSF installation, refer http://configserver.com/free/csf/install.txt
    For ClamAV, login to your WHM -> go to manage plugins

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    i had a look at plunging but all that was there was the fantastuolus thingy .

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    There is a link "Manage Plugins" and from there you can install ClamAV Connector, if you cant find it type plugin in the search box at the top left and you will see it.

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    Will have a look thanks

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    would you maybe consider helping to install if i paid you for the firewall install

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    ah found the clamav thanks.

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    To install CSF, you have to login to SSH, you can use putty if your desktop/laptop has Windows, and execute following commands:

    Code:
    cd /usr/local/src
    wget http://www.configserver.com/free/csf.tgz
    tar -xzf csf.tgz
    cd csf
    sh install.sh
    Once its installed, first execute following command to test if all is good on your VPS for this firewall to work properly

    Code:
    perl /etc/csf/csftest.pl
    If there are missing "iptables modules" contact your VPS provider to enable them.

    When all is good, you will have a nice interface in WHM under Plugins for CSF, browse it, read all the comments and configure it to your liking.

    There is much more to be done on VPS than just a firewall and ClamAV, check this section http://www.webhostingtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=139 and fire a competent server admin to secure/optimise and configure your VPS.
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    I would recommend you Maldet over ClamAV as It works great and regarding firewall, CSF is the best.

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    ok thanks that's magic

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    For others looking at this, I'll toss in a big "Hell's yeah!" for CSF. I've been using it for probably close to 8+ years, and it's been FANTASTIC!!. It's caused me zero problems (that weren't of my own doing, LOL) and it's flexible and easy to configure.

    The author, Chirpy, at ConfigServer.com and his crew have provided great service over the years. I have a dedicated self-managed server with a number of their scripts installed and would recommend all of them.

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    For CSF installation, refer configserver.com/free/csf/install.txt

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kailash12 View Post
    For firewall, I recommend CSF - http://configserver.com/cp/csf.html
    For Antivirus, you can install ClamAv from WHM (from plugins).

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    Quote Originally Posted by dareORdie View Post
    I would recommend you Maldet over ClamAV as It works great and regarding firewall, CSF is the best.
    You can install both ClamAV and maldet. Actually, you must install both ClamAV and maldet, not only one of them. This is because when maldet finds ClamAV installed, it automatically uses the ClamAV scan engine, providing faster scans, with less CPU load and protects from more viruses. This is also stated in the maldet documentation and configuration file.
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