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CentOS / Redhat: Turn On SELinux Protection

January 5, 2010March 31, 2017in CentOS, Linux, Networking, RedHat and Friends, Security, SELinux last updated March 31, 2017

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

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

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?