Security
What do I do when I receive an Internal Server Error?
Error Message:
Internal Server Error
The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.
Please contact the server administrator, support@supportwebsite.com and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.
More information about this error may be [...]
Generating a Strong Password
Creating a strong password prevents anyone from easily accessing your site through a brute force attack where they continually guess your password until finding it.
Using Parallels Plesk Panel with Cisco PIX 501 or ASA 5505 Hardware Firewall
When Parallels Plesk Panel is used in conjunction with the Cisco PIX 501 or ASA 5505 hardware firewall, two processes may be affected: the external resolution of domains while running DNS and the mapping of domain IP addresses through the firewall.
DNS
To ensure DNS compatibility between your Cisco PIX 501 [...]
Patching Your VPS or Dedicated Server
To protect yourself from security vulnerabilities, it is incredibly important to patch your server regularly. Developing a monthly or weekly habit of performing this simple task can save you a lot of grief and hassle later on.
NOTE: Assisted Service Plan customers do not need to patch their own servers.
The process [...]
Parallels Plesk Panel Linux IP Address Configuration with Cisco PIX 501 or ASA 5505 Hardware Firewall
To Change Server IP Addresses
Connect to your server through SSH, using a client such as PUTTY.
Enter your User name and Password.
Run the command to become the super user:
su -
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Changing the SSH Port for Your Linux Server
Describes how to change the SSH port for a Linux Server.
How Do Hardware Firewalls Differ From Software Firewalls?
Hardware firewalls are an important component of overall system security. Like software firewalls, hardware firewalls protect a network from attack by dictating how traffic and data enters and leaves the network. An external firewall provides security at a higher network topology level than does a software firewall. A combination of [...]
Why Do I Get Certificate Errors When I Connect To Cisco PIX 501 Firewall Device Manager?
The certificate errors that occur when connecting to the Cisco PIX 501 Firewall Device Manager are the result of Cisco using a self-signed SSL certificate instead of one signed by a third party. You can safely accept the certificate and save it as "Trusted" to avoid future [...]
Adding IP Addresses to Cisco ASA 5505 Hardware Firewall Device Manager
Some of the information in this article is advanced material we make available as a courtesy. Please be advised that you are responsible for properly following the procedures below. Customer Support cannot assist with these topics.
Translation rules must be added for all new IP addresses. When the Cisco ASA 5505 [...]
Accessing the Cisco PIX 501 Firewall Device Manager
NOTE: To launch the PIX 501 Device Manager your computer must use Java 1.6.0_1, which you can download here. You must disable all other versions of Java on your computer, as well.
To Access the Cisco PIX 501 Device Manager
In a Web browser, navigate to: https://[your firewall [...]
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