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10 Simple Steps to RedHat Linux Security
Posted on 20. Oct, 2009 by joshhrob.
This document outlines 10 easy-to-implement steps to lockdown a RedHat Linux server. This document assumes a fresh vanilla RedHat 5.4 install as described in the post Installing RedHat 5.4 64 bit.
Not all of the below steps are appropriate for all systems. You will need to use your judgment to pick and choose which security measures [...]
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Installing VMware Tools on RedHat 5.4
Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by joshhrob.
This document outlines the steps to install VMware tools on Redhat 5.4. This document assumes a fresh vanilla install as described in the post
Installing RedHat 5.4 64 bit.
To begin log into your RedHat server as a user and right click on the desktop to open a terminal window.
Enter the command su and enter your root [...]
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Installing RedHat 5.4 64 bit
Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by joshhrob.
This document demonstrates a general purpose RedHat 5.4 64-bit linux server build. In this build we will be using the rhel-server-5.4-x86_64-dvd.iso image downloaded from redhat.com.
Insert CD/DVD and power on system. At the splash screen press Enter key to begin install.
Select OK and press Enter to run a media test (optional).
Review License Agreement and press Close [...]
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Building a SQL 2005 Database on Windows 2003
Posted on 22. Sep, 2009 by joshhrob.
This document outlines the steps to building a general purpose Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database on Windows Server 2003 Enterprise.
Formatting Disks
In this example we will be working with a single 80 GB volume. Most likely in a production environment you will be storing your database on mirrored storage and/or a SAN. Ideally, it is best [...]
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Streaming Video with Red5 oflaDemo App
Posted on 27. Aug, 2009 by joshhrob.
This is a quick and dirty demo to get started with the Red5 server.
In this demo, we will show how to stream video using the oflaDemo app that ships with the Red5 server.
The first step is to install/activate the app via the Red5 web GUI.
Open a browser and navigate to http://IPADDRESS:5080 and click on the [...]
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Installing Red5 Virtual Appliance
Posted on 27. Aug, 2009 by joshhrob.
This document outlines installation of the Red5 Virtual Appliance referenced in the previous post:
Building a Red5 Virtual Appliance on Jeos
In this document we will be using VMWare Workstation 6.5. The process should be simalar for VMWare Server or ESX.
In Workstation, click on File and Import
Press Next
And Next again
For type of source, select Virtual Appliance
Press Browse [...]
