ServerSamurai introduces limited time reduced rates!

Jinx · 2006-09-12, 11:05 AM

ServerSamurai introduces limited time reduced rates!
We have new rates over at ServerSamurai - http://www.serversamurai.com/ for a limited time. If you're looking for new server administration/management or security to get your current or next server off to a good start one of these packages should fit your needs.

Server Administration Solutions:
It can be hard to setup and/or manage your own server at times. Then there's the factor that most people can't be around all the time to make sure the littlest thing doesn't bring everything down. Our server administration solutions can set you at ease. We have several different solutions one of which should be ideal for you.

Initial Server Setup (includes control panel)
» Standard Security Solution
» Control Panel Configuration (includes setting up IP addresses, DNS server, ect)
» Recompile PHP to include the most frequently requested functions (GD, MCrypt, Curl, ect)
» Installation of one 3rd party program
» Configuration changes that you specify
More Info | Order Now

Control Panel Installation - Supported Control Panels
» cPanel
» Plesk
» DirectAdmin
» Ensim
» H-Sphere
» VHCS
» Webmin
» Other
Use something else? Let us know and we're willing to at least make an attempt to install it for no charge! That way we gain experience with the control panel software and if all goes well, you get it installed at no charge.
More Info | Order Now

Proactive Security Updates
With this service we will proactively patch your servers without any intervention from you. Rest assured you will stay secure. Note! This service requires our standard security plan be applied to your server first.
More Info | Order Now

Basic Administration Service
» Proactive security updates (within 24 hours)
» 6 Administration hours included monthly (additional hours = $7.50/hour)
» Prompt 2 Hour Average Response Time
» Basic security applied, but our standard solution is recommended! (only $40 extra for standard)
» Monitoring of up to 10 Services (We are notified and react when these services go down)
More Info | Order Now

Server Security Solution:
We have a security solution that is perfect for the majority of web servers. You receive everything listed below for a very low $50.00 one time fee per server, plus discounted rates for bulk orders. Before we begin the security solution, your server will be investigated for prior attacks, current malicious activity, and rootkits.

3rd Party Software
» Installation and configuration of Apache module mod_security
ModSecurity is an open source intrusion detection and prevention engine for web applications. Operating as an Apache Web server module, the purpose of ModSecurity is to increase web application security, protecting web applications from known and unknown attacks.
» Installation and configuration of Apache module mod_evasive
An evasive maneuvers module for Apache to provide evasive action in the event of an HTTP DoS, DDoS attack or brute force attack.
» Installation and configuration of Apache module mod_limitipconn
Allows web server administrators to limit the number of simultaneous downloads permitted from a single IP address.
» Installation of APF (Advanced Policy Firewall)
APF is a policy based iptables firewall system designed for ease of use and configuration. It employs a subset of features to satisfy the veteran Linux user and the novice alike.
» Installation of BFD (Brute Force Protection)
BFD is a modular shell script for parsing applicable logs and checking for authentication failures. The reason behind BFD is very simple; the fact there is little to no authentication and brute force auditing programs in the Linux community that work in conjunction with a firewall or real-time facility to place bans.
» Installation of PRM (Process Resource Monitor)
PRM monitors the process table on a given system and matches process id's with set resource limits in the config file or per-process based rules. Process id's that match or exceed the set limits are logged and killed; includes e-mail alerts, kernel logging routine and more...
» Installation of SIM (System Integrity monitor)
SPRI (System Priority) is a utility designed to que different processes with different priority levels based on 3 class levels of importance (high,medium,low).

System Hardening
» Limit compiler & fetch utilities access to only the root user
Restricts Linux utilities such as wget, gcc, etc. to only the root user.
» Correct folder permissions to prevent directory transversal
Correct folder permissions to prevent directory transversal on unprivileged users.
» Disable unused services
Unused services are disabled which could be exploited, for example telnet.
» Update all server/control panel software
Update the server's control panel and operating system packages.
» Remove unneeded operating system packages
Remove unneeded and/or insecure rpm packages.

E-mail Security
» Configure Anti-Spam solution for e-mail
Configuration of spam solution dependent on server software.
» Configure Anti-Virus solution for e-mail
Configuration of virus solution dependent on server software.
» Configure Forge Helo protection (if applicable)
Prevents spammers from forging HELO.
» Mail Header patch (http://choon.net/php-mail-header.php?) (Plesk add $10 dollars for compile fee, can be removed from setup as well)
Identifies root cause of spam send though nobody.

Services Hardening
» MySQL - Ensure root password is set
Ensure MySQL has a root password, if not set one.
» SSH - Ensure OpenSSH is using only protocol 2
Only run secure protocols.
» Disable certain PHP functions (system,exec,shell_exec)
Malicious commands can be executed though PHP shell functions.

Temporary Space
» Enforce noexec & nosuid on temporary directories
Prevent execution in these directories.
» Remove Apache proxy directory (cPanel servers)
Unneeded and is often used for malicious file storage.
» Enforce noexec on tmpfs which is shm (shared memory) and ramdisks
Prevent execution in these shared memory locations.

Miscellaneous Hardening
» Disable IP Source Routing
Hardening of the TCP/IP stack.
» Disable ICMP Redirect Acceptance
Hardening of the TCP/IP stack.
» Enable IP Spoofing Protection
Hardening of the TCP/IP stack.
» Enable syncookie Protection
Hardening of the TCP/IP stack.
» Enable miscellaneous. sysctl settings
Hardening of the TCP/IP stack.
» Harden host.conf
Prevents DNS poisoning and spoofing.

Logging
» Logwatch installation
Cumulative daily log reporting
» Chkrootkit installation and report cronjob
Rootkit detection and reporting.
» Rkhunter installation and report cronjob
Rootkit detection and reporting.

Miscellaneous Software / Configuration (add $15 dollars)
» MRTG
Bandwidth monitoring with rrdtool
» Zend Optimizer
Used for encoded scripts.
» Compile PHP with common functions
Compile functions such as MCrypt, curl, GD, into PHP
» eAccelerator or APC (can be traded for ionCube)
PHP script optimization
» Optimize MySQL & Apache (depends on hardware's ability)
Server Optimization
More Info | Order Now

Jinx · 2006-09-12, 11:06 AM

Server Upgrade Solutions:
Upgrading your system's kernel addresses outstanding bugs, security issues and provides performance improvements.

Linux 2.4 Kernel
» Vanilla
Default, vanilla kernel from the OS provider.
» Openwall
This patch is a collection of security-related features for the Linux kernel, all configurable via the new 'Security options' configuration section. In addition to the new features, some versions of the patch contain various security fixes. The number of such fixes changes from version to version, as some are becoming obsolete (such as because of the same problem getting fixed with a new kernel release), while other security issues are discovered.

* Non-executable user stack area
* Restricted links in /tmp
* Restricted FIFOs in /tmp
* Restricted /proc
* Enforce RLIMIT_NPROC on execve(2)
* Destroy shared memory segments not in use

» Grsecurity *Recommended*
Grsecurity is an innovative approach to security utilizing a multi-layered detection, prevention, and containment model. It is licensed under the GPL.
It offers among many other features:

* An intelligent and robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system that can generate least privilege policies for your entire system with no configuration
* Change root (chroot) hardening
* /tmp race prevention
* Extensive auditing
* Prevention of entire classes of exploits related to address space bugs (from the PaX project)
* Additional randomness in the TCP/IP stack
* A restriction that allows a user to only view his/her processes
* Every security alert or audit contains the IP address of the person that caused the event
More Info | Order Now

Linux 2.6 Kernel
» Vanilla
Default, vanilla kernel from the OS provider.
» Grsecurity *Recommended*
Grsecurity is an innovative approach to security utilizing a multi-layered detection, prevention, and containment model. It is licensed under the GPL.
It offers among many other features:

* An intelligent and robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system that can generate least privilege policies for your entire system with no configuration
* Change root (chroot) hardening
* /tmp race prevention
* Extensive auditing
* Prevention of entire classes of exploits related to address space bugs (from the PaX project)
* Additional randomness in the TCP/IP stack
* A restriction that allows a user to only view his/her processes
* Every security alert or audit contains the IP address of the person that caused the event
More Info | Order Now

Script Installation Solutions:
Whether you simply don't have the time or a script has you scratching your head sometimes it's easier to have someone else take care of it. We will install just about any script starting at only $5.00. This price may increase if the script is difficult to install and setup, but for most scripts $5.00 is all that we charge for installation.

Script Installations
» What Scripts Do We Install?
Just about any! Visit HotScripts for a wide variety of scripts that we can install for you.
» Integration
We don't integrate your site's template or design into the scripts we install. We will help you include scripts into your sites setup but it may cost extra. We install the script and configure it as far as basic options go, the rest is up to you.
» Pricing
Prices vary depending on script or forum hack(s)/mod(s) to be installed.
» How Long Does It Take?
For basic installs we will make every effort to be finished within 24 hours! (Some installation services charge extra for a 24 hour guarantee but not us!)
More Info | Order Now

Client Testimonials:
"I have been using Server Samurai to manage my servers for almost two years now, I am at ease now that Jerry is looking after my servers, everyday." - Johnathan Irvin

Hourly Work Rate - $10/hr - Min. $5 (up to 1/2hr)
Need something unique done? Just email sales@serversamurai.com and ask.

Payment Methods Accepted:
PayPal, E-Gold, MoneyBookers, StormPay, ePassporte

2006-09-12, 11:05 AM	#1
Jinx Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 9	ServerSamurai introduces limited time reduced rates! ServerSamurai introduces limited time reduced rates! We have new rates over at ServerSamurai - http://www.serversamurai.com/ for a limited time. If you're looking for new server administration/management or security to get your current or next server off to a good start one of these packages should fit your needs. Server Administration Solutions: It can be hard to setup and/or manage your own server at times. Then there's the factor that most people can't be around all the time to make sure the littlest thing doesn't bring everything down. Our server administration solutions can set you at ease. We have several different solutions one of which should be ideal for you. Initial Server Setup (includes control panel) » Standard Security Solution » Control Panel Configuration (includes setting up IP addresses, DNS server, ect) » Recompile PHP to include the most frequently requested functions (GD, MCrypt, Curl, ect) » Installation of one 3rd party program » Configuration changes that you specify More Info \| Order Now Control Panel Installation - Supported Control Panels » cPanel » Plesk » DirectAdmin » Ensim » H-Sphere » VHCS » Webmin » Other Use something else? Let us know and we're willing to at least make an attempt to install it for no charge! That way we gain experience with the control panel software and if all goes well, you get it installed at no charge. More Info \| Order Now Proactive Security Updates With this service we will proactively patch your servers without any intervention from you. Rest assured you will stay secure. Note! This service requires our standard security plan be applied to your server first. More Info \| Order Now Basic Administration Service » Proactive security updates (within 24 hours) » 6 Administration hours included monthly (additional hours = $7.50/hour) » Prompt 2 Hour Average Response Time » Basic security applied, but our standard solution is recommended! (only $40 extra for standard) » Monitoring of up to 10 Services (We are notified and react when these services go down) More Info \| Order Now Server Security Solution: We have a security solution that is perfect for the majority of web servers. You receive everything listed below for a very low $50.00 one time fee per server, plus discounted rates for bulk orders. Before we begin the security solution, your server will be investigated for prior attacks, current malicious activity, and rootkits. 3rd Party Software » Installation and configuration of Apache module mod_security ModSecurity is an open source intrusion detection and prevention engine for web applications. Operating as an Apache Web server module, the purpose of ModSecurity is to increase web application security, protecting web applications from known and unknown attacks. » Installation and configuration of Apache module mod_evasive An evasive maneuvers module for Apache to provide evasive action in the event of an HTTP DoS, DDoS attack or brute force attack. » Installation and configuration of Apache module mod_limitipconn Allows web server administrators to limit the number of simultaneous downloads permitted from a single IP address. » Installation of APF (Advanced Policy Firewall) APF is a policy based iptables firewall system designed for ease of use and configuration. It employs a subset of features to satisfy the veteran Linux user and the novice alike. » Installation of BFD (Brute Force Protection) BFD is a modular shell script for parsing applicable logs and checking for authentication failures. The reason behind BFD is very simple; the fact there is little to no authentication and brute force auditing programs in the Linux community that work in conjunction with a firewall or real-time facility to place bans. » Installation of PRM (Process Resource Monitor) PRM monitors the process table on a given system and matches process id's with set resource limits in the config file or per-process based rules. Process id's that match or exceed the set limits are logged and killed; includes e-mail alerts, kernel logging routine and more... » Installation of SIM (System Integrity monitor) SPRI (System Priority) is a utility designed to que different processes with different priority levels based on 3 class levels of importance (high,medium,low). System Hardening » Limit compiler & fetch utilities access to only the root user Restricts Linux utilities such as wget, gcc, etc. to only the root user. » Correct folder permissions to prevent directory transversal Correct folder permissions to prevent directory transversal on unprivileged users. » Disable unused services Unused services are disabled which could be exploited, for example telnet. » Update all server/control panel software Update the server's control panel and operating system packages. » Remove unneeded operating system packages Remove unneeded and/or insecure rpm packages. E-mail Security » Configure Anti-Spam solution for e-mail Configuration of spam solution dependent on server software. » Configure Anti-Virus solution for e-mail Configuration of virus solution dependent on server software. » Configure Forge Helo protection (if applicable) Prevents spammers from forging HELO. » Mail Header patch (http://choon.net/php-mail-header.php?) (Plesk add $10 dollars for compile fee, can be removed from setup as well) Identifies root cause of spam send though nobody. Services Hardening » MySQL - Ensure root password is set Ensure MySQL has a root password, if not set one. » SSH - Ensure OpenSSH is using only protocol 2 Only run secure protocols. » Disable certain PHP functions (system,exec,shell_exec) Malicious commands can be executed though PHP shell functions. Temporary Space » Enforce noexec & nosuid on temporary directories Prevent execution in these directories. » Remove Apache proxy directory (cPanel servers) Unneeded and is often used for malicious file storage. » Enforce noexec on tmpfs which is shm (shared memory) and ramdisks Prevent execution in these shared memory locations. Miscellaneous Hardening » Disable IP Source Routing Hardening of the TCP/IP stack. » Disable ICMP Redirect Acceptance Hardening of the TCP/IP stack. » Enable IP Spoofing Protection Hardening of the TCP/IP stack. » Enable syncookie Protection Hardening of the TCP/IP stack. » Enable miscellaneous. sysctl settings Hardening of the TCP/IP stack. » Harden host.conf Prevents DNS poisoning and spoofing. Logging » Logwatch installation Cumulative daily log reporting » Chkrootkit installation and report cronjob Rootkit detection and reporting. » Rkhunter installation and report cronjob Rootkit detection and reporting. Miscellaneous Software / Configuration (add $15 dollars) » MRTG Bandwidth monitoring with rrdtool » Zend Optimizer Used for encoded scripts. » Compile PHP with common functions Compile functions such as MCrypt, curl, GD, into PHP » eAccelerator or APC (can be traded for ionCube) PHP script optimization » Optimize MySQL & Apache (depends on hardware's ability) Server Optimization More Info \| Order Now __________________ ServiceNinja - The Services Marketplace AkiraWeb - Affordable Web Hosting

2006-09-12, 11:06 AM	#2
Jinx Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 9	ServerSamurai introduces limited time reduced rates! Server Upgrade Solutions: Upgrading your system's kernel addresses outstanding bugs, security issues and provides performance improvements. Linux 2.4 Kernel » Vanilla Default, vanilla kernel from the OS provider. » Openwall This patch is a collection of security-related features for the Linux kernel, all configurable via the new 'Security options' configuration section. In addition to the new features, some versions of the patch contain various security fixes. The number of such fixes changes from version to version, as some are becoming obsolete (such as because of the same problem getting fixed with a new kernel release), while other security issues are discovered. * Non-executable user stack area * Restricted links in /tmp * Restricted FIFOs in /tmp * Restricted /proc * Enforce RLIMIT_NPROC on execve(2) * Destroy shared memory segments not in use » Grsecurity Recommended Grsecurity is an innovative approach to security utilizing a multi-layered detection, prevention, and containment model. It is licensed under the GPL. It offers among many other features: * An intelligent and robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system that can generate least privilege policies for your entire system with no configuration * Change root (chroot) hardening * /tmp race prevention * Extensive auditing * Prevention of entire classes of exploits related to address space bugs (from the PaX project) * Additional randomness in the TCP/IP stack * A restriction that allows a user to only view his/her processes * Every security alert or audit contains the IP address of the person that caused the event More Info \| Order Now Linux 2.6 Kernel » Vanilla Default, vanilla kernel from the OS provider. » Grsecurity Recommended Grsecurity is an innovative approach to security utilizing a multi-layered detection, prevention, and containment model. It is licensed under the GPL. It offers among many other features: * An intelligent and robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system that can generate least privilege policies for your entire system with no configuration * Change root (chroot) hardening * /tmp race prevention * Extensive auditing * Prevention of entire classes of exploits related to address space bugs (from the PaX project) * Additional randomness in the TCP/IP stack * A restriction that allows a user to only view his/her processes * Every security alert or audit contains the IP address of the person that caused the event More Info \| Order Now Script Installation Solutions: Whether you simply don't have the time or a script has you scratching your head sometimes it's easier to have someone else take care of it. We will install just about any script starting at only $5.00. This price may increase if the script is difficult to install and setup, but for most scripts $5.00 is all that we charge for installation. Script Installations » What Scripts Do We Install? Just about any! Visit HotScripts for a wide variety of scripts that we can install for you. » Integration We don't integrate your site's template or design into the scripts we install. We will help you include scripts into your sites setup but it may cost extra. We install the script and configure it as far as basic options go, the rest is up to you. » Pricing Prices vary depending on script or forum hack(s)/mod(s) to be installed. » How Long Does It Take? For basic installs we will make every effort to be finished within 24 hours! (Some installation services charge extra for a 24 hour guarantee but not us!) More Info \| Order Now Client Testimonials: "I have been using Server Samurai to manage my servers for almost two years now, I am at ease now that Jerry is looking after my servers, everyday." - Johnathan Irvin Hourly Work Rate - $10/hr - Min. $5 (up to 1/2hr) Need something unique done? Just email sales@serversamurai.com and ask. Payment Methods Accepted: PayPal, E-Gold, MoneyBookers, StormPay, ePassporte __________________ ServiceNinja - The Services Marketplace AkiraWeb - Affordable Web Hosting