Using Webmin Securely
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Webmin is a browser based program that you can use to manage a Linux server, from a remote location. It is an excellent tool for those who are making the transition from a GUI based system to the Linux command line. However, if you are going to use Webmin take a few security precautions first.
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Everyone on the planet knows that you connect up with Webmin on port 10000 and login as root. This means that Webmin is a prime hacking target. You must take some precautions if you are going to use Webmin safely.
Once you log in you will see the summary of Webmin. The opening window is divided into two sections; a menu on the left and a system summary on the right. As you look at the categories on the menu you can see there are options for configuring Webmin, the System, the server daemons, networking including a firewall, hardware options as well as clustering and other options. Full Story |
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