Jade Falcon wrote:I don't need help with security. But thanks for pointing out the obvious security concerns :lol:
I have a degree in information […]
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yawetaG wrote:
I don't need help with security. But thanks for pointing out the obvious security concerns 🤣
I have a degree in information security among many other security certs and degrees and I work in the information security field and I'm more then aware of the risks involved. Not that new versions of windows and hosting apps are any better, jut less people out there that know how to exploit them. Take a look at EVGA's web server, its trebled or a lest it was the last time I spoke with Shane (there admin) but they don't have problems with it as hardly anyone knows how to exploit it and their security on the back in stops mostly everything before it hits the server.
I don't even use Flash, Java, and Quicktime nor will I be using anything like that on the server.
If it were to get compromised I'll just wipe the system and restore a hard backup. Witch is unlikely to happen, the server/network will be far more secure then most new systems if I connect this system to the internet. The hosting software is the only thing I'm wearied about witch is why I'm tying to find a older hosting app that still get sec updates.
But in all honesty I'd be more worried about the computer you made that post from far more then anything. Modern systems, especially ones that get used on a regular basis for internet tasks are at a much higher risk then a old system that is not used a on regular basis for internet tasks. But I'm not going to get into that here.
Lets stay on topic.
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Sorry if my post came off as rude or arrogant.
Totally comes off as rude / strange... but anyway...
I don't know how you can say you're a professional and in the same breath say IIS from Windows 2000 is SAFER than modern solutions?
If you want to run a retro site, for optimal viewing on retro systems, simply make the pages view-able on old browsers. Hand code it. (VERY EASY, just google it) or get an old copy of front page. MS Word may even let you save a page as HTML.
I see no reason to run an old HTTP server, unless its just for fun. So if you can, run the current (or latest that will run) Apache. But yeah... like you said, its a personal server, so just keep an eye on it and do NOT have it tied into important parts of your home network. keep it isolated, if it must be on the internet. If it isn't online, you have no worries at all. Like others said, only have the services you need, and close all the ports you arent using.