The best way to remote administer a Linux server?

The best way to remote administer a Linux server?

[Ola Theander]

Dear subscribers.

I'm planning to host a server running Linux at a remote location, where I
will need to administer it remotely. The problem is that it will be a bit of
hassle to access the server physically, therefore I must find a solution
where I can minimize the need of physical access to the server.

The server will host web pages, run a PostgreSQL database, Q-Mail and some
other stuff. I would like to be able to manage most (all) administrative
tasks remotely, like starting a backup, adding/modifying web pages and
performing database maintenance. All this must be in a secure way to prevent
unauthorized administration.

My question is, what's the best way to configure this king of remote
administration? Is it using SSH or should I look at something like remote
desktop software such as VNC?

Kind regards, Ola Theander
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Re: The best way to remote administer a Linux server?

[1stFlight]

How about the best of both worlds? Take a look at this
http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/sshvnc.html  it describes how to run  VNC
over SSH, albeit not the fastest way of doing things, it does provide security
and maintain the use of a familiar GUI environment with a variety of clients.


Darryl

Ola Theander wrote:

> Dear subscribers.
>
> I'm planning to host a server running Linux at a remote location, where I
> will need to administer it remotely. The problem is that it will be a bit of
> hassle to access the server physically, therefore I must find a solution
> where I can minimize the need of physical access to the server.
>
> The server will host web pages, run a PostgreSQL database, Q-Mail and some
> other stuff. I would like to be able to manage most (all) administrative
> tasks remotely, like starting a backup, adding/modifying web pages and
> performing database maintenance. All this must be in a secure way to prevent
> unauthorized administration.
>
> My question is, what's the best way to configure this king of remote
> administration? Is it using SSH or should I look at something like remote
> desktop software such as VNC?
>
> Kind regards, Ola Theander
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Re: The best way to remote administer a Linux server?

[docv]

Ola,

I manage 4 servers (only 3 of which I have physical access to) using a 
very nice web interface called webmin. It can be installed for https 
access for security. It can be downloaded from:

http://www.webmin.com

Ola Theander wrote:

>Dear subscribers.
>
>I'm planning to host a server running Linux at a remote location, where I
>will need to administer it remotely. The problem is that it will be a bit of
>hassle to access the server physically, therefore I must find a solution
>where I can minimize the need of physical access to the server.
>

-- 
Steve
docv@sbcglobal.net

In a world without walls and fences there is no need for windows nor gates.




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