How secure is RedHat 7.1 + updates? 2003-04-16 - By Chris de Vidal
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We have a product that _requires_ RedHat 7.1. The
dillemma is it will be using PostgreSQL, Apache with
SSL, and OpenSSH on an internet-facing server (through
a firewall). I'd be more comfortable using RedHat 9
but we don't have that luxury here.
If we apply all updates, will it be as secure as
RedHat 9? I know it has older applications, but
RedHat does a pretty good job of patching older stuff.
I have seen changelog bugfixes/patches on older
versions of PHP, for example, that make it as secure
as the latest version, even if the version number is a
few digits behind.
The alternative is to install Windows 2000
::shudder::, which has a significantly longer span of
support.
According to one security expert I know, it is as
secure. I just wanted your second opinion before we
continue.
/dev/idal
P.S. RedHat sure did complicate things by cutting
short support. I understand why but I'm not very
happy about it. Oh, well, they didn't ask me (:
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