In order to further harden a folder, for example an ‘uploads’ folder as used by WordPress, it maybe appropriate to block the execution of key file types. If you have a specific folder where content can be more easily written, blocking execution of script files will help reduce the chance of an attacker executing a …
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I was working on a dedicated server the other day and needed a quick script to backup the website and the MySQL database. The following bash script will do just that, simply modify the directory paths within the tar command to ensure every folder you need is included, the MySQL command assumes all databases need …
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I like to browse with Firefox from both Windows & Linux, and find a number of plugins useful. I have just installed these on my freshly reloaded laptop and that reminded me to share them with you all. British English Dictionary – Allows spell checking of forms and text fields IE Tab – Windows only …
When moving hosting provider, you may need to move a dataase. Here are the commands I have used on a linux box to shift a MySQL database from one server to another. To export the database: Substituting DBSERVER with the hosts adddress, DBUSER with your MySQL username on the current server and DBNAME with your …
I wasn’t expecting it but we had a box arrive today to be installed in our server farm. Not just any box, a Google box! This Google mini is designed to allow you to search your local intranet for information. I just had to shoot a few pictures and get them posted.I have a few …