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--- centos_6_migration_notes [2015/02/11 07:03] – juckins
+++ centos_6_migration_notes [2016/01/24 09:49] – juckins
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+**Jan 2016**
+Disable kdump by removing kdump and kexec-tools RPMs.
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+**Dec 2015**
+Set up VSFTPD
+  * https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-vsftpd-on-centos-6--2
+  * http://serverfault.com/questions/243816/vsftpd-allow-access-only-for-certain-users
+  * https://radu.cotescu.com/vsftpd-and-symbolic-links/
+    * Make the target directory at the location you want it as the desired user
+    * Make the target directory in the desired user's $HOME
+    * as root: mount --bind /real/directory /ideal/directory
+    * restart vsftpd
+  * Check all settings in /etc/vsftpd
 **July 2014:\\ 1) Kernel panic and boot failure on Dell Inspiron 6400: (VFS cannot open root device "UUID=xxxx)**
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 yum -y install dkms
 </code>
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 Install NVIDIA for Dell Inspiron 6400 - GeForce Go 7300 \\
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 init 5 \\
 http://forums.opensuse.org/english/get-technical-help-here/hardware/469753-dell-latitude-d620-nvs110m-install-nvidia-g02-drivers-black-screen.html
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-Fonts: \\
+Fonts
-System > Preferences > Appearance, Fonts
+  * System > Preferences > Appearance, Fonts
   * Change size as appropriate
   * The best resolution for 1600x1200 screen is 96 DPI (under Rendering > Details)
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-Java: \\
+Java:
-http://www.mjmwired.net/resources/mjm-fedora-f16.html#java \\
-http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre7u7-downloads-1836441.html
+  * http://www.mjmwired.net/resources/mjm-fedora-f16.html#java \\
+  * http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre7u7-downloads-1836441.html
 Note some errors may occur upon java install but performance does not seem to be affected:
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-Flash: \\
+Flash:
-http://www.mjmwired.net/resources/mjm-fedora-f16.html#flash
+  * http://www.mjmwired.net/resources/mjm-fedora-f16.html#flash
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-Google Chrome: \\
+Google Chrome:
   * [[http://www.if-not-true-then-false.com/2010/install-google-chrome-with-yum-on-fedora-red-hat-rhel/]]
-Load gmail, download google talk plugin \\
+Load gmail, download google talk plugin
   * Check to see if a default communication device can be configured, or ring through the speakers
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-USB HEADSET: \\
+USB HEADSET:
-Plugin to right-side lower USB jack on DELL Inspiron, type dmesg at root prompt to see if it was found by system
+  * Plugin to right-side lower USB jack on DELL Inspiron, type dmesg at root prompt to see if it was found by system
 usb 5-2: USB disconnect, address 2 \\
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 [[vpn_notes|Open Source VPN software]]
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 Install SSMTP and mutt for GMail using notes at [[gmail_on_linux_with_ssmtp|]]\\
 Install yum update email notification cron \\
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 Turn off unneeded services
   * System > Administration > Services
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-Install Antivirus \\
 [[clamav_antivirus | Clam Antivirus Notes]]
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-How to Pimp out CentOS for Desktop use \\
+How to Pimp out CentOS for Desktop use
-[[http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/centos-perfect-desktop.html]]
+  * [[http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/centos-perfect-desktop.html]]
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 Install Skype for Linux - note that touch tones do not always work properly \\
-[[http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/linux/]]
+  * [[http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/linux/]]
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-\\
 Thunderbird tweaks
-Install custom add-ons
   * Enigmail 1.4.4
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-Firefox 10 tweaks \\
-Install custom add-ons
+Firefox tweaks
-  * Qute 4++ (custom mod) 1.1.2 as of 25 April 2012
-  * DownloadHelper 4.9.9
+  * Appearance
-  * Live HTTP Headers 0.17
+      * Qute 6++ (custom mod) 1.3.5 as of 11 Feb 2015
-  * RSS Icon 1.0.6
+  * Extensions (current)
-  * ShowIP 1.8.1
+      * Classic Theme Restorer 1.2.9.3
-  * Status-4-Evar 2012.07.08.17
+      * ShowIP 2.7.7
-  * Web Developer 1.2.1
+      * Web Developer 1.2.5
-  * wmlbrowser 0.7.26
+  * Extensions (old)
+      * Live HTTP Headers 0.17
+      * RSS Icon 1.0.6
+      * Status-4-Evar 2012.07.08.17
+      * wmlbrowser 0.7.26
+      * DownloadHelper 4.9.9
 [[http://joelinoff.com/blog/?p=321]]
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 Install Brother HL2170-W printer
   * Make sure cups is turned on in chkconfig and service is running
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 Install Virtual Box, see [[virtualbox_notes|]] on separate page.
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 Install NX/NoMachine
   * If you try to connect and fails, make sure /etc/hosts has the machine's IP and name
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 Make 'service ntpd restart' sync to a clock source each time:
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 Disable direct ssh root login by editing PermitRootLogin in /etc/ssh/sshd_config
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 Specific hardware notes about HP P7-1235:
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 Screenshot of desktop
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 switchdesk package missing; how to set default window manager:
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 When a user logs into the system, they can choose which desktop to load after they click their username but before entering their password (an icon will appear with the available desktops).  The system will remember the last-selected desktop.
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+Install fail2ban https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-protect-ssh-with-fail2ban-on-centos-6
+Tail /var/log/secure to view authentication attempts.
+Looking for blocked IP addresses:
+<code>
+# iptables -L |grep REJE ; iptables -L |grep REJE |wc
+</code>
+Disable email notifications so /var/log/maillog doens't keep filling up
+http://serverfault.com/questions/257439/stop-fail2ban-stop-start-notifications