7.3.1. LAN security
Like other Unix networks, the Aptus server assumes you trust your LAN and it is the responsibility
of the user to maintain the physical security of the LAN (i.e. cables and sockets). Data and files are
transmitted unencrypted in your local area network, it is better for users to maintain security of
the physical network.
7.3.2. Other concerns relating with other OSes
If you have other MS Windows machines want to connect into the network, it is suggested they use
a separate subnet or using a different switch to separate their physical connections. MS Windows are
single user operating systems and does not have the concept of secure ports like Unix. Having single
user operations system machines in your LAN is to invite invasion. We strongly suggest you to separate
them out of your secure network if you are planning to setup a production system. The cost of separation
is the cost of an extra network switch or hub and an extra network adapter for the server. They are so
cheap (around US $10.00 for network card and around US $100 for the switch). You don't have to do rewiring,
just plug them into a separate hub. You also have performance gain (load separation) by doing this.
