12-04-2009, 03:59 AM
I emailed DreamHost, this is their reply if anybody is interested:
Basically, our take is that we install the os, apply patches as
necessary, and keep it running. We may employ automated techniques to
apply things we know work well that way, but we have to be very vigilant
about security, and when it takes a manual tweak, that compels us to act.
We have about 2000 servers.
I know that isn't real detailed, but that is what the sys admins say
about it.
If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
regards,
Gary S.
Basically, our take is that we install the os, apply patches as
necessary, and keep it running. We may employ automated techniques to
apply things we know work well that way, but we have to be very vigilant
about security, and when it takes a manual tweak, that compels us to act.
We have about 2000 servers.
I know that isn't real detailed, but that is what the sys admins say
about it.
If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
regards,
Gary S.