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A safe middle-object connect both mobile app and company network to prevent data stolen [closed]
The company network is high-security and should not connected to the Internet directly.We have a mobile app and want to connect to the company network.So we want a safe middle-object to connect both ...
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Linux utility to monitor for stupid / likely ill-advised commands
sudoing adds a little bit of a roadblock to doing potentially stupid and dangerous things in the Linux shell, but it is a meager deterrent to newer Linux users. Still, many users login as root or have ...
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PHP SuHosin — my code is already secure… is it needed?
I believe I have set up my code quite securely, it validates and cleans user input so it's safe, etc.
So would I need SuHosin? (which is a security addition/patch for PHP)
How does it help me if my ...
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Is carpet, or another floor covering, appropriate for a server room?
Ive requested the carpet to be removed from my server room, a disaster was almost waiting to happen air con leaked and the carpet UNDER the rack was soaked. (air con unit 0.3 meter from rear of ...
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How do I prevent accidental rm -rf /*?
I just ran rm -rf /* accidentally, but I meant rm -rf ./* (notice the star after the slash).
alias rm='rm -i' and --preserve-root by default didn't save me, so are there any automatic safeguards for ...
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How to take full ownership of an IP address?
My business is... troublesome.
What I do is legal in every country on earth, but some people don't like it, and make it so tough on my poor ISPs that I am forced to go looking for new providers more ...
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Can one SSD replace a pair of mirrored drives?
I have various firewall/router/utility type boxes that do not require much if any storage for their primary purpose other than booting. But I do like to be able to put a more or less standard ...
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Networking - shielded cat 5 cable and mains power
Unsure if this is the correct forum. Anyhow, we have had a network installed, using shielded cat 5 cable.
This cable is in the same trunking as the mains power cable.
The electrician says this is ...
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Tool to assist loading servers into a rack?
Is there any kind of tool to assist in loading an unloading servers? I realized that I lack both height and upper body strength to remove servers from the upper tiers of a rack? I could not find the ...
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What's the best fire suppression for a server room? [closed]
What is the state of the art in fire suppression for server rooms? What are the top priorities in choosing a good system?
