Charly's Column The Sysadmin’s Daily Grind: Sarg
Nov 30, 2005A busy proxy server is something that no self-respecting admin should leave to its own devices. The Squid logfile analyzer, dubbed Sarg by its author, helps you keep your Squid servers on track.
more »Charly's Column The Sysadmin’s Daily Grind: Tor
Oct 31, 2005Some people don’t mind leaving traces of their IP address wherever they go, others prefer to use a tool like The Onion Router.
more »Java Anonymous Proxy Anonymous surfing with Java Anonymous Proxy
Oct 31, 2005Many Websites log IP addresses and access times to identify users. If you don’t want to wind up as data in someone’s market research, the Java Anonymous Proxy will keep your surfing secret.
more »Secure Programming Studies in secure programming for admins
Oct 31, 2005Like a poison apple, a Web program that is tasty on the surface may contain a highly dangerous core. Admins who do their own programming need to follow secure programming practices to avoid the bitter taste of insecurity.
more »Squid proxy server Implementing a home proxy server with Squid
Oct 31, 2005A proxy server provides safer and more efficient surfing. Although commercial proxy solutions are available, all you really need is Linux and an old PC in the attic.
more »XSA Attack Stopping the cross-site authentication attack
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more »Admin Workshop: Resolvers Insider Tips: Resolving Names in DNS
Sep 30, 2005The resolver is the window from your computer to the global DNS system. Simply typing a URL awakens a link to computers all over the world.
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