Linux for Your Business Network

Lots of documentation tells you how to deploy Linux piecemeal without considering all the services on your network. With this series, we show you how to put together a complete suite of Linux-based network services.

Run a Business Network on Linux: SMTP Forwarding

By Carla Schroder | Jun 23, 2008

If your needs don't include a full-blown MTA, consider setting up an SMTP relay like small, simple sSMTP.

Run a Business Network on Linux: Intrusion Detection (Part 4)

By Carla Schroder | Jun 9, 2008

Part 4: Learn how to configure Snort to collect network data and present useful reports.

Run a Business Network on Linux: Intrusion Detection (Part 3)

By Carla Schroder | May 27, 2008

Part Three: Snort is a best-of-breed intrusion detector. This week, learn how to configure it on Ubuntu Server Edition.

Run a Business Network on Linux: Intrusion Detection

By Carla Schroder | May 12, 2008

Part Two: Before you start adding services to your Linux-based network, you need to make sure it's secure. Open source Snort will provide you with some reassurances that your new network isn't host to unwanted guests.

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