[Tfug] securing ubuntu server

[Glen Pfeiffer]

On Tue Sep 23, 2008 at 11:36:14AM -0700, Jeffrey Clark wrote:
> i just joined this list so figured i'd start out with a topic 
> that will hopefully generate some insightful comments.  i'm a 
> gentoo guy (am i the only one?) and i'm having to configure my 
> first ubuntu server at work.  i've got 8.04.1 up and running.  
> i'd really like to trim it down some and make it more secure.  
> i know the basics--restrict ssh access, check for rootkits, 
> modify su permissions, etc.  where do i go from there?

Are you using Ubuntu Server Edition? If not, then I would 
recommend you use it over the Desktop Edition.

On the other hand, I agree with Matthew, that Debian is better 
for your needs.

-- 
Glen