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DMZ and Web Server Behind pfSense

Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 By admin No Comments on DMZ and Web Server Behind pfSense
Kubernetes, Networking

So, I thought I had a article related to this when I was answering this post on Server fault. However, I could not find one so I wrote this one to put into Serverfault. Hopefully I will have my HA Kubernetes figured out to also post into the serverfault article as it may be a … Read More “DMZ and Web Server Behind pfSense” »

Roundcube Latest Install Script

Posted on October 25, 2022October 30, 2022 By admin No Comments on Roundcube Latest Install Script
Email, Linux, Networking, Web

In the end, I will make this into an installer script. However, for now I am going to document the steps needed to do just that process. Overall, this will be made into a script to simplify install. So, with the gz file expressed as a URL it is time to get the latest one … Read More “Roundcube Latest Install Script” »

PostfixAdmin Install Latest

Posted on October 24, 2022October 25, 2022 By admin No Comments on PostfixAdmin Install Latest
Email, Linux, Web

Since this one is a little more complex to get; below, is the simplest way to always get the latest released version of PostfixAdmin. On page 2 I will explain these commands better; for now, here is the commands. Ok, now we have a url for the latest PostfixAdmin so we can follow LinuxBabe’s Postfix … Read More “PostfixAdmin Install Latest” »

Proxmox Manual Update Certs

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 By admin No Comments on Proxmox Manual Update Certs
Let's Encrypt, Linux, Networking, Uncategorized

So Proxmox is awsome! I have been using it for about 3 years now. I have to say it has been wonderful as it runs on almost anything. Also, it supports clusting and ceph. Heck, I may even start selling some VPS(Virtual Private Servers)’s on a separate fiber connection at my home utilizing Proxmox as … Read More “Proxmox Manual Update Certs” »

Configure SSH for Different Port

Posted on October 17, 2022 By admin No Comments on Configure SSH for Different Port
Linux, Networking

Simple way to prevent many attacks on SSH. So, default is 22 and it is best practice to change this port. Configure SSH port in sshd configuration. Note: pick whatever port is open. Is Port Available? Here is how to check if port is available: If no lines are returned the port is available to … Read More “Configure SSH for Different Port” »

Proxmox Mail Behind HAProxy

Posted on October 16, 2022October 18, 2022 By admin No Comments on Proxmox Mail Behind HAProxy
Networking

So, many indicate there is no reason to place ProxMox Mail Gateway behind HAProxy. However, I beg to differ. HAProxy helps hide postfix so that it is more secure. AKA layers of separation. Place ProxMox Mail Gateway in DMZ zone and keep the vps server more simple and thus more secure. Certificate offloading via HAProxy. … Read More “Proxmox Mail Behind HAProxy” »

Configure HAProxy To Serve pfSense GUI

Posted on October 14, 2022October 20, 2022 By admin 1 Comment on Configure HAProxy To Serve pfSense GUI
Configure HAProxy To Serve pfSense GUI
Linux, Networking

Important, by default pfSense likes to run the webconfig GUI on 443. So, I wrote this article to get it out of the way so 443 can be used to serve other pages as well as webconfig. Note: this article focuses on the GUI running in the LAN not the WAN!!! Step 1 – Install … Read More “Configure HAProxy To Serve pfSense GUI” »

pfSense SSH issues

Posted on October 12, 2022 By admin No Comments on pfSense SSH issues
pfSense SSH issues
Linux, Networking

Issue # 1 – no key or gen a new key. Simple, just run ssh-keygen Output like… Issue 2 – ssh commands cause error So, I only have this one but it is a long error so I put it in a sub heading. Could not open a connection to your authentication agent. So simplified … Read More “pfSense SSH issues” »

Let’s Encrypt and Sub-Doman Wildcards

Posted on October 11, 2022October 13, 2022 By admin No Comments on Let’s Encrypt and Sub-Doman Wildcards
Let’s Encrypt and Sub-Doman Wildcards
Domain, Let's Encrypt

For simplicity, I have been using Cloudflare to manage my DNS. Also, I use pfSense as my router. So, I installed the acme cert renewer in pfSense. However for this post, I am focusing on only concerned with acme and Cloudflare setup of DNS to generate certs for all my domain and sub-domains. Domain is … Read More “Let’s Encrypt and Sub-Doman Wildcards” »

vpncloud on Debian 11

Posted on October 10, 2022October 23, 2022 By admin No Comments on vpncloud on Debian 11
vpncloud on Debian 11
Linux, Networking

Intro Ok, so with a million different vpn providers why would I use vpncloud over any of the others? Well, it is quite simple to configure. Especially behind a firewall; for example, T-Mobile home internet. Now, maybe there is a way to configure the firewall on this device. However, why? This is a simple internet … Read More “vpncloud on Debian 11” »

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