I would like to set up a NAS/Home Server Combination. I am not particularly experienced with networking and this general area, although I can handle Linux well enough at the very least, so I have a few questions, particularly about security, but also other things.
So, here’s what I want, to provide a general idea of my plans:
I’d like
This isn’t a comprehensive list, but should provide a rough idea
So, my questions:
I am grateful for any tips, even if they’re not entirely related to my direct questions, so please feel free to dump all kinds of knowledge and tips on me, if it’s not too much of a bother for you!
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Some security tips:
Firewall should block everything by default, and you start allowing incoming and outgoing connections when you need them or if something fails.
Disable passwords and root access in ssh daemon.
Use fail2ban or something similar to block bots failing to log-in.
Use random long passwords for everything (eg: like databases). And put then in a password manager. If you can remember the database password, it’s not strong enough. If you can remember the admin password for a public web service, it’s weak.
Don’t repeat the passwords. Everything should have its own random long password.
.env files and files with secrets should be readable only by its service user. Chmod them to 400.
Monitor logs from time to time to see if something funny is happening.