On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:50:19 -0600
Chris Bennett <[email protected]> wrote:
> My advice is to setup a server with some websites (doesn't matter if the
> are "real" or bogus) and learn to deal with the problems that pop-up. Be
> sure to get an ISP with remote IP-KVM so you can fix any mistakes that
> lock you out.
I think it's too risky for a newcomer to go straight for a real server.
Get a dual/quad core machine with 8GB (used ones are pretty cheap) and
install the free ("no licence cost") vmWare ESXi server. Use this to
host a whole network (dns, file server, email, etc.). Put another low
cost machine with 2 NICs in front of it; this will be your firewall.
Now you can simulate locally the daily business, e.g. remote
administration, remote upgrades, road warrior setups etc.
But you don't have the risk that someone roots your box because you
made a mistake. Instead you can (should!) try out to attack it ;)
When you're very confident in working with your network, yes, then you
need to go out on The Hostile Internet to learn more.
regards,
Robert
