Topic: Temporary disable server

[hawk]

Hi cleaver people
I have just had a server that has been hijacked by a rouge computer dealer. Has anyone got any sneaky ideas how i can temporarily disable this server as soon it comes back online (it will have to so they can get their emails). I say temporary because i don't want to disable it permanently as the organization that uses it will want it functioning correctly again and need the data and emails. The server is my property located in their office. This other dealer has convinced them that they should be using a windows server, but we all know that will not last long.

Thanks
john

[guest22]

The default access methods are available if enabled:

Server-manager
SSH
VPN

Create a script that pings their domain to see if it comes on-line and warns you about it. Then use one of the above to access it.


DNS access to that domain would be handy too

[hawk]

hi
i have access to the server, but what i am looking for is a way to temporary disable the server. i can shut it down, i can change passwords etc, something like put it into maintenance mode.
thanks

[guest22]

well, the command 'passwd root' and 'passwd admin' would help.

[hawk]

ok sorry i have remote access to the server, not physical, is there a way to use "passwrd root" or "passwrd admin" remotely?

[guest22]

yes, simply enter it on the command line

[Stefano]

don't use CLI..

login remotely via ssh, type

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elinks

to access server-manager

then change admin password..