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javaj · August 23rd, 2006, 4:28 PM

I decided last night to upgrade to VPS 2, but I first checked out a few other hosts, not because I was planning on leaving surpass, its been a great ride so far, Its more that I am cheap and was looking for the best bang for the buck sort of a deal, but everywhere I looked, and I checked out tons of em, nothing could even come close to space, bandwidth, and features that surpass offers. I had a vps and a server before, several years ago, but where I had my vps the unnamed host had worse uptime than my grandmothers modem, which was another reason I was worried about moving.

Anyway so after circling the signup form about 5 different times I finally talked myself into doing it, I put the order in last night so now its just waiting for the setup and the welcome email, it will probably be awhile but I dont think I have refreshed my yahoo inbox so many times in my life.

Oh and if anyone knows, is the firewall initially setup or do I need to request it? and can you use just one of the IP's for the nameservers?

I guess I will have to get familiar with red hat again. Which is cool, anyone know a good tutorial site or primer for red hat/centos? I run suse at home.

thanks...

**Skipdawg** · August 23rd, 2006, 10:12 PM

I can't really answer the questions there still in the learning mode with my VPS. Taking my time so I can enjoy the Summer too

But congrats on the VPS. Hope it is a great adventure for you.

javaj · August 23rd, 2006, 10:27 PM

Thanks Skipdawg

I'm still waiting on the welcome email, but from the looks of it, it will probably be some time tommorow, I hope...

Anyway, thanks again...

state · August 23rd, 2006, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by javaj

Oh and if anyone knows, is the firewall initially setup or do I need to request it? and can you use just one of the IP's for the nameservers?

Your package should come with two IP addresses which are used for hosting. If you'd like to have reverse-name resolution changed then you can open a ticket and they'll do that for you. The package also comes with two nameserver IP addresses (shared) that you can point your domain at.

The firewall is enabled by default but the ruleset is wide open (no restrictions). I highly suggest that you lock down services that you don't need open to the public and put restrictions in place with tcpwrappers (via hosts.allow and hosts.deny).

As an example, aside from my IP address I only allow these three IP addresses full access (for the surpass/dimenoc folks):

Quote:

/etc/hosts.allow
# orl.dimenoc.com
ALL: 72.156.240.249
# dc2.dimenoc.com
ALL: 72.29.76.254
# dimenoctechs
ALL: 72.29.72.130

/etc/hosts.deny
ALL: ALL

Another useful tool which I wouldn't consider running a server without is SSHBLACK (http://www.pettingers.org/code/sshblack.html). This daemon runs in the background and watches inbound SSH attempts. Once the threshold you set in the config for failed logins is reached it blocks all access with iptables for a time period of your choice.

Another thing it to change PermitRootLogin yes to PermitRootLogin no in your /etc/ssh/sshd_config file when it isn't needed.

You probably know most of this, but thought I'd throw it out there in case someone else wondered about it.

javaj · August 24th, 2006, 1:40 AM

Thanks state,

I still dont understand why most linux distros install out of the box with permiting root log in's on ssh, kinda insane, I heard most all of em do, or used too, I forgot all about it. Thanks on the SSHBLACK script too.

Oh, I recently found a really good tutorial on how to secure and optimize a vps at webhostingtalk lots of really good tips and info on vps specific issues. they have some other vps tutorials there too.

I have been watching this other thread and I hope they can resolve the issues on your guys servers, its maken me a little nervous just jumping in but I am keeping my fingers crossed.

all the best...

**Skipdawg** · August 24th, 2006, 3:00 AM

Well that mystery resource issue is an annoyance but just that so far. I have not kept an exact record but even with that since May of this year of having my VPS I'd say I've have a good steady 99% good experience. It just pops up now and then. Usually when I am busy doing something.

But over all happy with my VPS. Upgraded from the shared OC5 plan and like the VPS 10 times better easy.

**pizzicar** · August 24th, 2006, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by javaj

Thanks state,
...snip...
Oh, I recently found a really good tutorial on how to secure and optimize a vps at webhostingtalk lots of really good tips and info on vps specific issues. they have some other vps tutorials there too.
...snip...
all the best...

Thanks for the link - some good tips in there.

javaj · August 24th, 2006, 8:12 PM

I had a few other websites I had bookmarked a long time ago with vps stuff too, if I find em or run across them again Ill post em.

Tsikura · August 25th, 2006, 3:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by javaj

Thanks state,

Oh, I recently found a really good tutorial on how to secure and optimize a vps at webhostingtalk lots of really good tips and info on vps specific issues. they have some other vps tutorials there too.

I was loooking at the guide there and about my.cnf I have a question.

The my.cnf file in the vps looks like so

Code:

[mysqld]
set-variable = max_connections=500



set-variable = max_user_connections=35
set-variable = interactive_timeout=100
set-variable = wait_timeout=15
set-variable = connect_timeout=10

safe-show-database

which looks completely different from that thread! :O
Someone posted even 400 is a bit high but my 256mb VPS1 seems to have a connection of 500. Would it be safe just to copy+paste the following?

Code:

VPSes are really hard to use with the memory restrictions and CPU limitations...but with some optimization they can definitely serve your websites fast!
 
MySQL Optimization
Here are my suggested settings for the my.cnf file. This should work well for a VPS with 256-512MB RAM.

[mysqld]
max_connections = 400
key_buffer = 16M
myisam_sort_buffer_size = 32M
join_buffer_size = 1M
read_buffer_size = 1M
sort_buffer_size = 2M
table_cache = 1024
thread_cache_size = 286
interactive_timeout = 25
wait_timeout = 1000
connect_timeout = 10
max_allowed_packet = 16M
max_connect_errors = 10
query_cache_limit = 1M
query_cache_size = 16M
query_cache_type = 1
tmp_table_size = 16M
skip-innodb
 
[mysqld_safe]
open_files_limit = 8192
 
[mysqldump]
quick
max_allowed_packet = 16M
 
[myisamchk]
key_buffer = 32M
sort_buffer = 32M
read_buffer = 16M
write_buffer = 16M

August 23rd, 2006, 4:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
javaj Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Jun 2006 Lives in up north Hosted on pass61 20 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	I did it I decided last night to upgrade to VPS 2, but I first checked out a few other hosts, not because I was planning on leaving surpass, its been a great ride so far, Its more that I am cheap and was looking for the best bang for the buck sort of a deal, but everywhere I looked, and I checked out tons of em, nothing could even come close to space, bandwidth, and features that surpass offers. I had a vps and a server before, several years ago, but where I had my vps the unnamed host had worse uptime than my grandmothers modem, which was another reason I was worried about moving. Anyway so after circling the signup form about 5 different times I finally talked myself into doing it, I put the order in last night so now its just waiting for the setup and the welcome email, it will probably be awhile but I dont think I have refreshed my yahoo inbox so many times in my life. Oh and if anyone knows, is the firewall initially setup or do I need to request it? and can you use just one of the IP's for the nameservers? I guess I will have to get familiar with red hat again. Which is cool, anyone know a good tutorial site or primer for red hat/centos? I run suse at home. thanks...

August 23rd, 2006, 10:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Skipdawg Insanely Super #1 Joined in Jul 2005 Lives in Northwest USA 4,154 posts Gave thanks: 39 Thanked 78 times	I can't really answer the questions there still in the learning mode with my VPS. Taking my time so I can enjoy the Summer too But congrats on the VPS. Hope it is a great adventure for you. __________________

August 24th, 2006, 3:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Skipdawg Insanely Super #1 Joined in Jul 2005 Lives in Northwest USA 4,154 posts Gave thanks: 39 Thanked 78 times	Well that mystery resource issue is an annoyance but just that so far. I have not kept an exact record but even with that since May of this year of having my VPS I'd say I've have a good steady 99% good experience. It just pops up now and then. Usually when I am busy doing something. But over all happy with my VPS. Upgraded from the shared OC5 plan and like the VPS 10 times better easy. __________________

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August 23rd, 2006, 10:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
javaj Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Jun 2006 Lives in up north Hosted on pass61 20 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	Thanks Skipdawg I'm still waiting on the welcome email, but from the looks of it, it will probably be some time tommorow, I hope... Anyway, thanks again...

August 24th, 2006, 1:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
javaj Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Jun 2006 Lives in up north Hosted on pass61 20 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	Thanks state, I still dont understand why most linux distros install out of the box with permiting root log in's on ssh, kinda insane, I heard most all of em do, or used too, I forgot all about it. Thanks on the SSHBLACK script too. Oh, I recently found a really good tutorial on how to secure and optimize a vps at webhostingtalk lots of really good tips and info on vps specific issues. they have some other vps tutorials there too. I have been watching this other thread and I hope they can resolve the issues on your guys servers, its maken me a little nervous just jumping in but I am keeping my fingers crossed. all the best...

August 24th, 2006, 8:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
javaj Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Jun 2006 Lives in up north Hosted on pass61 20 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	I had a few other websites I had bookmarked a long time ago with vps stuff too, if I find em or run across them again Ill post em.

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