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vsftpd ftp - restrict user to cd into directories and then do ftp
Consider the following scenario:
Once the user logs in, he enters his home directory.
say user xyz, logs in
pwd
/home/xyz
cd ftp
pwd
/home/xyz/ftp
ls
ftp1 ftp2 ftp3
Now I wish to restrict the ...
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How do I access the Linksys E2000 wireless router setup page [migrated]
I'm trying to access & configure my wireless router's options.
The wireless router is a Linksys E2000 and the default gateway's IP address is 192.168.33.1
I've gotten into the router setup by ...
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Is it possible to get a list of all users on a computer with LanDesk?
Is there a way to use LanDesk to query all of the user accounts on a given computer?
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Do you monitor servers manually as well in conjunction to automated monitoring?
I was in a dicussion with a colleague today and I mentioned how servers are not proactively monitored in a manual way (i.e. rdp to random servers, and do some manual checks - this would go in ...
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Looking for KVM switch (over IP) with good linux client [closed]
I have some ATEN CN6000 and i1708 KVM boxes and clients for them are made for windows and java. Java clients doesnt work neither on win or linux systems(I can run them with JavaRE but they dont ...
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System Administrators, If you utilize a CMDB, what are some good tips/techniques? [closed]
In our environment we have a plethora of applications spread across quite a few servers. As well as a number of Database servers and a fairly good size VMWare and Citrix virtual desktop environment. ...
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Network Administration and Auditing Tools
We're a small company (~50) who outsource the bulk of our IT to an... average quality provider. I am taking on the role of day-to-day IT (think of things that can be fixed in 15 mins or less only). ...
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psexec Connection Lag
I am attempting to execute commands on remote machines in our network. I have successfully used psexec for this task, but I am running into an odd performance issue. psexec takes a long time to ...
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In Linux, how can I create thin-provisioned file so it can be mounted and a filesystem created on it?
I am building a system that gives users certain amounts of disk space. The way I am doing it is:
create a file with dd
create an ext4 filesystem inside the file
mount the file and tell the user ...
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Is there any client to administer xmpp server
Is there any client (preferably in PHP) to administer any XMPP server say Apache Vysper?
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How can I find out if my server has IPMI of some sort?
I've never seen a Linux server I admin. How can I find out if it has IPMI of some sort installed?
I tried answering my own question by installing ipmitool:
Setting up ipmitool (1.8.9-2) ...
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10 servers to administer and I'm a history major [closed]
Through reasons that don't warrant exhaustive discussion, I find myself in charge of 10 servers:
A domain controller-~500 hosts/~350 users
IIS web server-This is where we make our money
SQL ...
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OpenSUSE Yast permissions for user
I have an OpenSUSE 11.4 box with Kde 4.6. I am currently working to create a sandbox environment for the user, let's call hime bob. Bob isn't allowed to do much in the system, but I'd like to let him ...
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Is there a way to control two instantiated systemd services as a single unit?
I've got a couple python web services I'm trying to run on a Fedora 15 box. They're being run by paster, and the only difference in starting them is the config file they read.
This seems like a good ...
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What are best practices for giving users administrative access in Windows AD domain?
The title may be slightly misleading but I'm interested in best practices for delegating administrative access for two different scenarios:
giving developers local administrative access to certain ...
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How to instantiate Linux user accounts so that they can safely be reused? [closed]
Let's say I have 10 user accounts. I want that users logged in will use an instance of that account not the account itself.
So when they log in, they will work on a copy of that account that should ...
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Tool for managing archive drive and working drive
I have been tasked with administering a process here at work that is a little out of my league.
We currently have access to two network drives, the S drive and the V drive. S drive is 18.1 ...
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How to run a program for a limited time as a specified user without leaving a trace on the linux system? [closed]
I have to run a non-trusted, third-party application on a linux server.
The program should be run as a specified user for a limited time, for example 30s.
During this period, the program can use all ...
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Need practical advice for handling the traffic spike when releasing new videos to the enterprise
The CEO wanted everyone in the company to view a 5 minute video. I signed up for a corporate account with Vimeo and hosted the video there. We sent out a global email with the link at 9:30 this ...
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DFS Replication not “snappy” enough (Missing files)
I have two Domain Controllers.
DC01 usually contains everything and is doing great (AFAIK), however DC02 is constantly "missing" files that are clearly visible on DC01 and should have been replicated ...
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Best way to fully update a new installed Windows?
I am wondering what is the best way to automatically update a new installed Windows (lets say Windows 7)? When I manually update a new install of Windows 7 SP1, I get about 45 updates. Installing ...
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How to use Event Viewer to audit user logins?
I'm required to log my start and end times at work. Occasionally I forget to do this and had a bright idea that checking the Security events log would allow me to retrospectively ascertain my times.
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How do I study for a basic linux competency test? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Linux knowledge a Junior cannot miss
One of the requirements for a position I'm seeking includes some basic linux server administration. I've had some experience so I'm ...
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Upgrading CentOS does not update kernel version
I am familiar with Debian based distros and now I have to administer CentOS machines.
I have two CentOS 4.4 machine and I both applied
yum upgrade
on them and they are both (lsb_release -a) 4.9 ...
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Maximum Number of Accounts Allowed on a Windows 7 System [closed]
I need to know what the maximum number of accounts allowed on a Windows 7 system is.
A reference to something official would be ideal. (PHB Situation)
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iSeries survival guide for a Unix/Windows techie
I'm a developer working mostly on a Java application which interfaces with an iSeries back end (the iSeries is running OS 6.1). I consider myself to be reasonably strong on DBA and sysadmin topics ...
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I Just Created My First EC2 Windows Instance, How do I RDP to it?
I just created my first EC2 Windows instance, and I cannot figure out how to RDP to it.
Where is the documentation?
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How do you list all sites/pages on a SharePoint 2007 Web Application that a particular solution (WSP) is referenced?
Is there an stsadm () command (or some other method) that will show everywhere that a Solution is being used. I would like to get the results in a list using either the solution GUID or the fully ...
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Dump MYSQL databases to induvidual files
Has anyone got a one liner (command line) that will dump all databases to seperate dump files e.g.
forumdb.dump
wikidb.dump
etc.
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Help with setting up access rights for an FTP server on Ubuntu Server?
I'm looking for an FTP solution that will allow me to:
Setup a group that has R/W access to 2 folders in the file system (/var/www/1 and /var/www/2)
Create users that inherit the rules from that ...
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Lotus Domino/Notes R6: How do I bulk change Categories in Discussion Group?
Running Domino/Notes R6 (Yes, I know I'm in the 3rd of Dante's rings running Notes).
We've got a discussion group database (I think it's running the version 4 template of the Discussion Group) and ...
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How to remotely install server via root
I would like to know if it is possible to remotely install a server OS via root.
If it is possible, how can it be done?
This question might be strange or impossible, so I have listed my assumptions ...
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Quick and Easy Backup of Remote Server?
I'm switching from a slower remote server to a faster one. (In a nutshell.)
Everything seems to have been migrated properly, but just incase some things didn't get transferred properly, I'd like to ...
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OS reinstall on a machine with Whole Disk Encryption
I have a machine that has McAfee SafeBoot Whole Disk Encryption on it. If I don't have the safeboot password, can I boot from a OS installation disk, format the disk and reinstall the OS? Will that ...
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Restrict internet access?
How do I restrict users so that, they can only go to certain websites? What devices do I need? And how to configure the settings? Please guide me.
(I was thinking using firewall, set the ip ...
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dancer-ircd not recognizing /oper host
I installed and configured dancer-ircd and dancer-services and everything works fine except for identifying as an operator. When I try to do so, it says:
Error(491): You don't have an O-line for the ...
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OcList and dism alternative on ws2008 sp2
Is there a way to list all installed features in the console (cmd.exe). I have ws2008 without OcList.exe and without dism.exe installed. I have to list it in console view.
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Admin mode on Procurve Switches
Not being a network expert, I spent some time configuring my network, until I found my mistake: On my HP ProCurve Switch 1810G, I thought that "Admin mode" means whether the administrative interface ...
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Problem with sshd - installing is remotelly
I have really bad problem. Here is the background:
I have a vps and I tried to use svn, but it fauls badly. I found in one site that the problem disappears if you reinstall ssh client and I did it. ...
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Route of education to go for systems (security or network) administration?
I am trying to look at all the available options my local technical institute provides for systems administration. There appears to be various technical bachelor course sets, diplomas of technology, ...
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Web Server sercurity (used only for web services)
I am using a Virtual Private Server for accessing Web-Services used only on the Mobile devices, there are many entries in the access and error log, even there is nothing on the web server.
I am ...
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MySQL: account/db creation for users I am hosting, advice?
I've a VPS and am hosting a few peoples websites, namely people who I will have a lot of contact with although would like to provide what I can without being there to do it.
I have written a script ...
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Can i transfer one MySQL database without stoping MySQL server?
I have some MySQL databases,for example:
CREATE DATABASE MyDB1;
CREATE DATABASE MyDB2;
CREATE DATABASE MyDB3;
CREATE DATABASE MyDB4;
each one is databased used by another client. MyDB1 started to ...
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Finding Memory Hogs on Server?
I recently purchased a remote server plan for a few additional services that I need to run, that my previous hosting plan just couldn't support. (JIRA, another separate Tomcat instance, etc.)
I would ...
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Running a batch file as an admin
Is it possible to run a batch script as an administer? We need this to be done without any user interaction, so there can't be any password prompt or UAC popups - is this possible?
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Apple Remote Desktop Script Resource
Can someone recommend a resource where I can download scripts to use to manage my new mac babies, (400 units, and about 10 xserves).
I would like to do things like rename desktops, create accounts, ...
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How do I add LDAP users to roles in Subversion Edge's web console?
My LDAP users aren't showing up in Subversion Edge's web console. How can I add them to existing roles if they don't show up?
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How do I remotely administer my Svn Edge site?
I am setting up CollabNet SVN Edge. So far it's great but I'm wondering how I should access the admin functions from another machine. While connected to the server, I see I can access the remote ...
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Preparation questions for entry-level Data Center technician position?
I have been in the IT field for the past 7+ years, however in recent years I have only been doing website development. I have alot of general knowledge but everything is self taught. I currently have ...
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How to keep a (scalable) services/machine catalog?
I'm working for a growing startup company where we, already, have more than 30 servers (all linux: 60% Debian, 30% Ubuntu Server and 10% RHEL aprox.). This servers are really heterogeneous (related to ...
