It is very easy to create a random file using the linux command line. Much like the command to fill a file with all zeros, for example a 1 Meg file: dd if=/dev/zero of=zero.filename bs=1024 count=1000 You do the same using /dev/urandom: dd if=/dev/urandom of=random.filename bs=1024 count=1000 Resulting in a 1MB file: 1000+0 records in [...]
Categories: Code Samples,Linux,Security,Shell
Tagged: command line, Linux, tips
The Remote Desktop connection settings for Windows Server 2008, and I believe Windows Vista, includes 3 levels of service: Don’t allow connections to this computer Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure) Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (more secure) At first blush, you [...]
Categories: Configurations,Security,System Administration,Windows
Tagged: credssp, network level authentication, nla, remote desktop, Security
It is possible to install Active Directory authentication in Ubuntu 8.04 and later. The Likewise Open packages accomplish this task, and it is actually pretty easy. Just a note – when installing Ubuntu, do not add a user named “administrator” as I did. This makes it impossible to join the Ubuntu workstation to the domain [...]
Categories: Linux,Security,System Administration,Ubuntu,Windows
Tagged: active directory, likewise, login, lwidentity, Ubuntu
Drupal’s administration login area is not secure by default. Usually there is an option in the configuration area of content management systems to set a secure area for logins, otherwise your username and password are sent in plain text over the internet. Luckily, there is a module which enforces secure login on a Drupal install. [...]
Categories: Configurations,Drupal,PHP,Security
We received this Blu-ray player along with a few Blu-Ray DVDs for an anniversary present. The BDP-S301 is the same as the BDP-S300 except it is only sold at wholesale outlets like Costco and Sam’s Club. The S301 also includes an HDMI cable. The Pros: The image looks great. Hands down it is a clean, [...]
Categories: Hardware,Reviews,Security,Television
Tagged: bdp-s300, bdp-s301, blu-ray, bluray, movies, Reviews, sony
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