What servieces are essential?

[toolshed]

Where is the bootup services config file and what is it called?

If I am running a RH7.2 webserver behind a linksys router, what are the essential servies that i need to be running.....i want to turn other services off at boot except the essential ones(httpd, mysql,.....)?

I am running Apache, mysql, php webserver.....this is the only thing that this cpu will do is edit and host webpage.

[recluse.]

Heh, I can give you a better idea of what's not essential.

Don't use telnet! If you need to use ssh, but if you're not going to connect to your comp remotely turn both off. Turn off ftp, or if you need ftp, use a secure ftp client (sorry can't think of one off the top of my head). And delete the anonymous logins (ftp).
If you're not sending recieving mail, turn off send mail, etc.

Good luck.

P.S. you should probably read the Security HOWTO at linuxdocs.org.

[ 04 December 2001: Message edited by: recluse. ]

[toolshed]

Where is the file that contains all the services it starts at boot?

I would rather comment them out, than use that little utility that RH has....where is the file located?

[soleblazer]

take a gander at /etc/inetd.conf

or if u use xinetd /etc/xinetd/then find the script files for the services.