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How do I keep track of security advisories?
Nov 21, 2005 at 07:08 PM
Visit the Forums regularly and subscribe to the Mambo Security Announcements mailing list..
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Last Updated ( Nov 22, 2005 at 12:34 AM )
How do I secure my Mambo site?
Nov 21, 2005 at 07:06 PM
A simple question with a complex answer! It is complex because security issues arise from a variety of sources: your code, your server, the other things running on your server, the users, etc. While Mambo itself is relatively secure, you may still experience problems if the server is compromised or if a user gives up a password. The basic steps you should take however include:
  • Do not unnecessarily leave directories open with CHMOD set at 777 (configuration.php in particular should be set to chmod 644)
  • Delete your old installation directory (don't just rename it!).
  • Implement HTTP access controls for your admin login.
  • Make all your admin passwords at least 8 characters and containing symbols and numbers as well as letters.
There's more that you can do, but it is outside the scope of this FAQ.
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Last Updated ( Nov 22, 2005 at 12:34 AM )
Why can't I delete a Section / Category?
Nov 21, 2005 at 06:58 PM
A Category must be empty of all Content Items before it can be deleted. A Section must be empty of all Categories before it can be deleted. Remember, in Mambo, when you delete an item, it moves to the Trash Manager. To delete it permanently, you must go to the Trash Manager and delete the items a second time; only then can you delete the related Category / Section.
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Last Updated ( Nov 22, 2005 at 12:35 AM )
What's the difference between a Section and a Category?
Nov 21, 2005 at 06:55 PM
A Category is a subset of a Section. Content Items belong to Categories; Categories belong to Sections. The only exception to this hierarchy is Static Content, which exists outside of the Sections > Categories structure.
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Last Updated ( Nov 22, 2005 at 12:35 AM )
Do I have to keep this sample content?
Nov 21, 2005 at 06:53 PM
No. This sample content appears because it was selected as an option during the installation process. The information contained in the site is intended to assist new users in learning the system and to help them get started using Mambo immediately. We have inserted the content using a variety of formats and options to help users get some idea of the choices available to them. You may delete any of this content without causing any problems to the site installation.
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Last Updated ( Nov 22, 2005 at 12:36 AM )
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