On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 2:43 PM, Matthew W. Ross <[email protected]> wrote: > I have the bad habit of running to my server room, and using the server to > download some update that is needed.
Yes, that is a bad habit. Browser exploits are a huge threat vector right now. And yes, "big name" sites get hit all the time, too -- often through ad networks or other outsourced content providers. Especially if you're downloading updates, which implies you're not current on patches. Also, if you find yourself going to the server room on a regular basis[1], you're doing something wrong. Even when my desk was in the same room as the server, I almost never touched the physical server console. Remote management tools and RDP are the way to go. > So, should I RDP back to my desktop, download the file, then move it > back to the server? If this is the suggested practice, it is a little... odd. > Sm:)e. If that's your only option, then yes, that is absolutely what you should do. You're moving the threat off your mission-critical server and on to an ordinary workstation. -- Ben [1] With the possible exception of changing backup media. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
