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CentOS / Redhat: Turn On SELinux Protection

last updated March 31, 2017 in CentOS, Linux, Networking, RedHat and Friends, Security, SELinux

SELinux enforces the idea that programs should be limited in what files they can access and what actions they can take. However, by default it is turned off under RHEL / CentOS 5.x server? How do I turn it on?

Linux Determine which Services are Enabled at Boot

last updated April 7, 2009 in BASH Shell, CentOS, Fedora Linux, Linux, Networking, Package Management, RedHat and Friends, Security

The best protection against vulnerable software is running less software. How do I find out which services are enabled at Boot under CentOS / RHEL / Fedora Linux? How do I disable software which is not needed?

Lost MySQL Admin Password

last updated March 25, 2010 in MySQL

I lost mysql admin (root user) password. How do I reset a lost MySQL admin (root) password under UNIX or Linux or BSD operating systems?