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Initial Ubuntu Server Setup

When deploying a new Ubuntu server there are a few steps that should be taken in order to make sure it’s secure. This should provide a fairly secure default setup. However, as more software is added further measures will need to be taken in order to secure the server. Page Nav Bare Metal Installations New User setup Setup Public Key Auth Disable Root login and remove Password Auth Basic UFW setup Setup Fail2Ban Setting up automatic updates Bare Metal Installations Note: It is now an option to install openssh during installation. Read more...