Designed to be "secure by default", the OpenBSD server operating system offers comprehensive security features. Learn how to perform a network install of this OS—along with PHP4 and MySQL—to keep sensitive data protected.
by Gregory L. Magnusson
May 6, 2005
he OpenBSD team prides itself on producing one of the most—if not the most—secure operating systems in the world. If you are concerned about keeping the sensitive data within your organization protected, consider OpenBSD. As a member of the 4.4BSD-lite family of operating systems, OpenBSD sets itself apart by claiming to be "secure by default". The basis for this claim is the diligence of the OpenBSD code auditing team and the inclusion of military grade cryptography in the base system (including Kerbos, OpenSSH, and IPSec). OpenSSH runs best with this OpenBSD (as it was developed by the OpenBSD team).
You can install OpenBSD in a couple of ways. The easiest method is to order the OpenBSD CD-ROM from the OpenBSD ordering page. The OpenBSD team, headed by Theo de Raadt, relies on the sale of these CD-ROM packages for its financial survival, so it prefers that users choose this method. Installation via CD-ROM is outlined in detail inside the CD case.
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he OpenBSD team prides itself on producing one of the most—if not the most—secure operating systems in the world. If you are concerned about keeping the sensitive data within your organization protected, consider OpenBSD. As a member of the 4.4BSD-lite family of operating systems, OpenBSD sets itself apart by claiming to be "secure by default". The basis for this claim is the diligence of the OpenBSD code auditing team and the inclusion of military grade cryptography in the base system (including Kerbos, OpenSSH, and IPSec). OpenSSH runs best with this OpenBSD (as it was developed by the OpenBSD team).
