> I'm going to be starting from scratch on a new Windows install, but > migrating data over from an older 2.x install. That current install > uses all flat files, no database.
well... in theory flat-files should work as they are but I'd wait for some notes from Thomas about it; that said... > 1) This will likely be a Windows 2012 r2 box, so 64 bit. Any specific > issues on W2k12? Is it preferable to use an older OS? No problem, just use a 32bits Perl, using a 64 bits one won't give you any advantage > 4) Install the latest OpenSSL version 0.9.x (don't use version 1.x.x > on production systems) > http://www.slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html > > Is that still advisable? I think that picking the latest from http://www.openssl.org/ and ensuring that the libs (DLLs) are on the PATH may be ok > 3) Also that quickstart says to use activestate perl 5.12. That > can't be up to date can it? What's recommended, 5.16, 5.18? Lower? "This is perl 5, version 16, subversion 3 (v5.16.3) built for MSWin32-x86-multi-t hread" :) > a) Now that I'm hoping to use HMM, I need a database (right?). What's > recommended MySQL or BerkleyDB? I saw the post by Thomas that said > that BerkleyDB is now stable with perl 5.16/5.18, but I don't know if > that's better than using MySQL. Berkeley is ok but has little tools to manage the DB in case you'll ever need to "put your hands in"; in my case I found that MSSQL is a good pick; if you can't or don't want to use the "full version" the free "express" will just fit the bill... then, ok, you may decide to go for MySQL which is fine too, but sincerely I don't trust Oracle so much and not knowing what will happen to MySQL... :P As a note I'd like to see a "patch" (or something like that) allowing to run ASSP over MariaDB and/or FireBirdSQL but then... :) > a) Is there an up to date guide on moving from flat files to a proper > database? Well... start by installing ASSP and configuring everything (ASSP, clamAV+signatures, domains...) and once all ok, move your files to the new box and ensure all's ok; done that *BACKUP* the config and then just follow the directions to migrate files to DB; notice that if you're planning to use hMM instead of Bayes, you'll need to ensure that your DB is up to the task since hMM poses quite a *load* on the DB (and the machine running it) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WatchGuard Dimension instantly turns raw network data into actionable security intelligence. It gives you real-time visual feedback on key security issues and trends. Skip the complicated setup - simply import a virtual appliance and go from zero to informed in seconds. http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=123612991&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk _______________________________________________ Assp-test mailing list Assp-test@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/assp-test
