CptAwesome — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 10:06:27 +0000

I run XP home, with apache/php/mysql, and have no problems. I only ever have to turn my computer off or restart it is when some annoying installer requires a reboot. I think the only thing really unsecure about my setup is I'm on a Wireless connection .

Abhishek Reddy — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 09:49:12 +0000

JeevesBond wrote: Heh, well you can't make a windows server secure, ever IMO. Even a basic Linux install will probably be better than trying to use Windows, probably a good idea to use a firewall and only allow forward port 80 to your Linux box, that'll cut down a potential hackers options somewhat.

I'm sure it's possible to run secure Windows servers. It takes some expertise at Windows config and management, as well as general networking and security know-how to be able to secure one. I've heard of uptime records running into numbers of years on some Windows servers.

Actually, the same applies to running a hardened GNU/Linux server. Although most distros (especially server-oriented ones) tend to be fairly secure out-of-the-box, and come with manuals and guides to help tighten overall security, it really takes a well-designed security policy, based knowledge and control of all services and related aspects, to make a robust system.

//nmh — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 08:34:22 +0000

Well, I don't know about that. But the windows server has all the ports closed except for the ones I need (and only for the programs that are supposed to use it), and even those are monitored. All incoming signals except for the ones that are permitted, are blocked.

JeevesBond — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 12:17:15 +0000

Heh, well you can't make a windows server secure, ever IMO. Even a basic Linux install will probably be better than trying to use Windows, probably a good idea to use a firewall and only allow forward port 80 to your Linux box, that'll cut down a potential hackers options somewhat.

//nmh — Tue, 31 May 2005 17:59:37 +0000

//nmh wrote: Thank you, now at least I have something to work with.

Now that I have read about the connection limit, I think it most likely has to do with that too. I will install Windows 2003 Server tomorrow and see if the problem will be resolved.

It seems to have worked, thank you.

andy206uk: I would If I was able to properly operate it and make it secure, but I can not.

andy206uk — Tue, 31 May 2005 12:13:25 +0000

Personally, I would get a cheap second PC and install a linux/apache combo. But thats just me. I'm sure you have your reasons for using a windows server.

//nmh — Mon, 30 May 2005 21:27:49 +0000

chrishirst wrote: It's probably the 10 connection limit on XP Pro

Thank you, now at least I have something to work with.

Now that I have read about the connection limit, I think it most likely has to do with that too. I will install Windows 2003 Server tomorrow and see if the problem will be resolved.

chrishirst — Mon, 30 May 2005 18:00:26 +0000

It's probably the 10 connection limit on XP Pro