If your server is sitting on a secure network, then no, it's not a problem. If you server is exposed directly to the internet, then personally I'd keep it on. I think Redhat originally defaulted to it because of their (paranoid) client base: i.e. defence, finance and government use.
Mat -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Todd And Margo Chester Sent: 21 October 2011 03:31 To: Scientific Linux Users Subject: Is removing selinux a bad idea? Hi All, I have always found selinux a pain in the neck, and in past have just removed it to get my stuff working. Question: what are the ramifications of just removing selinux from SL 6.1? Is selinux worth the effort? Many thanks, -T This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this e-mail and destroy any copies. Any dissemination or use of this information by a person other than the intended recipient is unauthorized and may be illegal.
