CrowDirt's Server

[Crowdirt]

Hi Folks, things seem to be ticking along smoothly. Thinking about what to do next.

Been looking at BearCat's Thread in "Download Links" and comparing it to this one. One of the differences is that I basically identified my group and have "Communicated" with them quite a bit. Goes a long way to solving problems and getting things working quickly. A Great BIG Thanks to BetaNet and their Forums for making that possible. [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img]

Some Questions and Answers:

Nutcracker asked about my faster line. Actually my other line is running an FTP Server as well, but it is rather different. Basically it is something called an FTP "TarPit". That's another whole Thread in itself, for another time. If you want to have a peak you can try:
ftp://209.53.13.77 (anonymous)

modD, I used the (DMZ) in the firewall for the Server mostly because messing with all the port settings was just too much hassle. The Firewall box is mainly to "Hold" the Dynamic IP# in case I have to shutdown the machine.

VotTak, all the Threads continue, they go back to when the Board started. The Server is Win2K Adv. Server. It has all the patches and SP2 applied now. It has some "Tweaks" which you might want to think about.

A Default Win2k Server install has "Everyone" set to Full Control. I change that to Read Only real quick on all the files. In WinXP M$ finally saw the "Light" and now install "Everyone" as Read Only.

Anoher thing I do is run Inetpub on Drive D and change that name to something else (ANYTHING ELSE). I usually change FTProot and WWWroot to something else also.

If you do that your Server will be "Immune" to Code Red and Nimbda attacks (even without the M$ patches). The Server we are using has been extensively tested by those "Worms" during the summer.

[Crowdirt]

Hi Again, I have been poking around in the "Download Section" doing some reading. One Thread I found to be quite a contrast is "Still Serving....." by Robin Wilson. Also read Bearcat's Thread. If you have some time have a look. Any Comments or Opinions would be appreciated, where to go from where we are now etc.

[Megaduce]

Hey crow glad to see that everything is going smoothly dude also thanx for encarta dude.

Knowledge----is%%%Power

[NutCracker]

[quote]Originally posted by crowdirt:

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Nutcracker asked about my faster line. Actually my other line is running an FTP Server as well, but it is rather different. Basically it is something called an FTP "TarPit". That's another whole Thread in itself, for another time. If you want to have a peak you can try:
ftp://209.53.13.77 (anonymous)

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Crowdirt, is that anything to do with LaBrea ?? [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Crowdirt]

Hi NutCracker, somthing along those lines, although I have not had time to check out LaBrea. Another related keyword is "Honeypot". I have been running the "Tarpit" for 5-6 months now. Its the usual type of Win2K Server but the FTP part has Everyone set to "Full Control". Can delete stuff whatever. All the numbers and strange files are from "Robots" that scan the web looking for "Fast FTP Space". Yet another keyword that shows up often is "Tagged...". Have another look at what is there in that light, and we can discuss further if you are interested.

[NutCracker]

So Crowdirt, if your not using LaBrea, what 'Tarpit' are you running then ??

I've had a read of LaBrea and it sounds very interesting....I'd like to know a bit more about your config if your not using LaBrea.

Nutz

[Crowdirt]

Hi NutCracker, I should read LaBrea too. All I am doing is running a Win2K FTP site that is totally open. Have a look at what is there now. Someone is upping various stuff with file names that are not so easy to delete, things like COM, AUX etc. There is nothing automatic about this site so far. Everything that is done is "manual" by me watching what is going on. Once this stuff gets posted to the Web and the hits take off, it will likely "Vanish". If it was interesting stuff it may eventually show up on another server. In the mean time, I am tying up some "Uploader" for 12 hours or so.

[poolman]

Just wanted to say what a good job, that you've been doing with your server. The speeds have been on the average 48kbs. Is is that normal for DSL or do you pay extra for more bandwidth?

poolman

[Crowdirt]

Hi poolman, the Server is on a Standard Home ADSL service. I do have another Business ADSL line, which I mentioned before, which goes twice as fast at twice the cost. I used the "Home" line so folks would have an idea what a "Broadband" connection can actually do. The Home line provides 5 Hrs/month of Free Dialup access if you are traveling. After that the ISP charges by the connect hour. There is no mention of traffic volume on the ADSL portion. That's another part of the test. See what the ISP thinks of 15-20 GB of traffic in a week. They keep advertising things like: Do all your video, audio, E-mail, phoning etc. on a Broadband Connection. So I am only taking them at their word.......

[Crowdirt]

Hi Folks, since BetaNet did their system Upgrade, I have some Logon Problems. Not sure if others do too? The solution to my problem had to do with "cookies". I cleared out all the old ones. I have a fairly high reject setting for Cookies and the new BetaNet engine could not give me one. Had to set "accept all cookies" temporarily to get a new one in place.

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