[SLL] To Xen or not to Xen

[Howard Gibson]

On Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:13:43 -0700
Bill Thompson <Billt at Mahagonny.com> wrote:

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> Hey Gang,
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> I haven't received much from the list since the server change, so
> instead of an ubiquitous "test message" how about a word of advice.
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> I'm toying with he idea of adding a web & DNS server to my existing
> Linux firewall. Would you:
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> A) Use SElinux to secure the server processes, running the firewall
> and servers in the same machine.
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> B) Use XEN to run a separate virtual machine for the services...

Bill,

   Xen disables your serial port and floppy drives.  My desktops at home now are Xen free.  The experience was very frustrating.

   For your servers, this may all be irrelevant.

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Howard Gibson 
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