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Title: Temporary disable server
Post by: hawk on November 16, 2015, 07:37:51 AM

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

Title: Re: Temporary disable server
Post by: guest22 on November 16, 2015, 08:53:34 AM

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

Title: Re: Temporary disable server
Post by: hawk on November 18, 2015, 08:53:50 AM

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

Title: Re: Temporary disable server
Post by: guest22 on November 18, 2015, 08:54:54 AM

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

Title: Re: Temporary disable server
Post by: hawk on November 18, 2015, 09:02:29 AM

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

Title: Re: Temporary disable server
Post by: guest22 on November 18, 2015, 09:04:08 AM

yes, simply enter it on the command line

Title: Re: Temporary disable server
Post by: Stefano on November 18, 2015, 10:18:54 AM

don't use CLI..

login remotely via ssh, type

Code: [Select]

elinks

to access server-manager

then change admin password..