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Postfix: A Secure and Easy-to-Use MTA
Publish Date: Aug. 21, 2003
While Sendmail runs half the mail servers in the world, there are smaller and easier-to-use mail transfer agents (MTAs). Network administrator Glenn Graham demonstrates how Postfix gives you most of the power with a fraction of the pain.
Using NFS for Networked Backups
Publish Date: Mar. 6, 2003
As mass storage prices continue to fall, making backups to a centralized server starts to look convenient. Of course, the mechanics of this situation can be tricky. Glenn Graham demonstrates a quick and easy solution using NFS.
Synchronizing Networks with NTP
Publish Date: Jan. 2, 2003
Accurate timekeeping is vital to accurate records, and accurate logs are the mainstay of good system administration. Glenn Graham explains NTP (the Network Time Protocol) and how to put it to work on your network.
TriSentry, a Unix Intrusion Detection System
Publish Date: Nov. 14, 2002
Security isn't only about locking your doors. You have to know when and where the bad guys are sniffing around outside. Glenn Graham's convinced that the tripartite TriSentry suite can help keep your network secure.
SquirrelMail, a Web-Based Mail Server
Publish Date: Oct. 24, 2002
As remote computing increases in popularity, it's becoming harder for regular users to send email. While running mail servers from customer laptops is one solution, a good Web mail package may be even easier. In this article, Glenn Graham thinks SquirrelMail may be your best choice.
SpamShield: A Perl-Based Spam Filter for sendmail
Publish Date: Sep. 12, 2002
As soon as system administrators finish building roadblocks to spam, spammers find ways to knock them down. This article focuses on one viable solution to spam, SpamShield 1.40 -- a Perl-based spam filter for sendmail. Learn how it works and how to install and configure it on your server.