[Pauldotcom] home firewall/server

[Jack Daniel]

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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