First Steps to Securing Your Linux Server

Once you get set up with a dedicated Linux server, the first thing you need to do is to secure Linux. Here is a great video showing you some of the steps you should take to secure your Linux server. If you'd rather get a shared Linux host (and avoid the DIY parts) there is a FatCow promotion going on for their shared Linux servers.

About the video: Part 6: Solidify your remote OpenSSH connection and set up a firewall using iptables. Just copy and paste the code.

Read the full tutorial series at: http://guvnr.com.

Generate Unique Domain Names

A great video showing useful ways to find unique domain names. Once you get a domain name, you'll name a good web host, I recommend ixwebhosting.

"All the good domain names are taken already. Have you ever had a great domain name idea, and go to buy it - but it's already taken? Someone is squatting on it, and wants a ton of money to get off! How creative are you? Do you know how to come up with a domain name that is NOT taken?"