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hi

may I know where can I find a reference regarding security for Sun Solaris 7. More sepecifically, I'd like to know the function of every services in /etc/inetd.conf, /etc/rc2.d and /etc/rc3.d

It is because I may want to disable all unnecessary services in order to improve the security of my server.

thanks
brandon

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Asked: 2001-08-31

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ahoffmannCommented: 2001-09-01

if there is no additional software installed which requires inetd, you usually can comment out all services in /etc/inetd.conf.
Keep in mind that not all services are run by inetd, some are installed to run as daemon from the rc-scripts at boot time.
Sun's AnswerBook may be a good reference for information.

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yuzhCommented: 2001-09-02

Hi brandonngst,

Please have a look at the following website:

http://www.itworld.com/Comp/2377/security-faq/

Which will give you some idea what to do with Solaris.

Cheers!

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filiepCommented: 2001-09-03

Hi Brandonngst,

try next link :
http://www.sabernet.net/papers/Solaris.html

F.

brandonngstAuthor Commented: 2001-09-03

hi yuzh and filiep

i had been visited the links you sugguested for me. There wasn't any detail regarding every services in /etc/inetd.conf, /etc/rc2.d and /etc/rc3.d

anyway, thanks for your info

best regards
brandon

ido_brCommented: 2001-10-15

One of the best articles which summerizes the security actions you need to take, and has a devoted section to inetd services is located on SUN's website.

I'm sure you will find there what you are looking for and much more.

Enjoy

Ido

http://wwwwswest.sun.com/blueprints/0401/security-updt1.pdf

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