home firewall/server

[mailing at vankets.com (Bert Van Kets)]

Those "Ready to configure" project do look good. They are a good plan-B. :-D

As I want to learn as much as possible from this installation I'd love
to set up the system from scratch.
I was thinking of using a minimal Debian 5 and install services
gradually using a new IP subnet.

How does one test a setup like that to see if it's secure?
I have two public DHCPed IP addresses available on my cable modem.


Jack Daniel wrote:
> The wisdom of combining jewels and perimeter security aside- look at
> the SME Server project. It is one of the easiest and fastest
> multipurpose server packages to build and maintain. It can be set up
> as a firewall and server, or standalone server. It can be managed from
> the web interface alone, or you can get under the hood when you
> want/need more control.
>
> Jack
>
>
> On 7/8/09, Bert Van Kets <mailing at vankets.com> wrote:
>   
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > I'm a newbie when it come to setting up a server with enterprise
> > services. I have been using Linux for several years now and have a
> > MythTV box running. I have four PCs running and there's no Windows in
> > this house. :-D
> >
> > I was playing with the idea of setting up a multi purpose server (file
> > sharing, print server, proxy, DNS, ...). The terms multi-purpose and
> > security do not go hand in hand, but that is a trade off I have to take
> > because I can not afford to run a full rack.
> >
> > The main question is: Can I use the one machine as a firewall, using
> > multiple network cards on different subnets, and at the same time run
> > Squid, SMTP, DNS, DHCPD, CUPS, etc.. on it?
> > What is the take of the experts on a situation like this? Keep in mind
> > this is a home situation with a limited budget.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Bert
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