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As for right now, let's do some brainstorming. Here are the tasks at hand. Needs: Website Ideas Policies A Writer Beta Testers (once the initial setup is done) What I am doing: Configuring VM server. Setting up VMs What I am doing next: initial settings for Cisco switches, ASA, and routers.

Thanks for the compliment and thanks for bring that up because that is a major concern of mine. These issues will have to be hammered out as well but here is the basic idea behind preventing that situation. The only way to access the network resources is to VPN into it. Beyond the VPN device nothing will be communicating with the outside world *non of the community users will have access to the community device*. Suggestions on this subject are welcome. Let's discuss this.

*claps* Very well said! It is people like you, nullArray, VaKo, and stingwray that make me love this community, it shows that this community has integrity. Also the hak5 show helps =P.

Ubuntuu is installed....No RAID though, I found out the RAID on the mobo isn't a real hardware raid it is a software raid..... So I said screw it. But I /usr, /, and /home on three different hard drives sooo hopefully that will make some sort of difference! Wish me luck! Hopefully nothing else goes wrong! Update: Got vmware installed and it works! SUCCESS!!! It was 12:30am by that time, had work in the morning so I didn't install any VMs but I will try to by the end of Sunday. I have to say I am becoming addicted to ubuntu, I installed the GUI on Ubuntu server and realized I didn't even really need it.

I plan to use those. First, I need to select an OS to run on my server and then I will download some VMDK files.

I definitely want to run linux VMs with Windows VMs

I would use ESXi if my hardware supported it....

Yeah.... I looked at ESXi already. Doesn't support my equipment ='[. I might have to go with a windows based system TT_TT. I've been doing my research on my motherboard and there isn't a lot of support out there for it's chipset and such in linux. Makes me very annoyed. I want to get RAID 0 to work but it doesn't see the volumes in ubuntu. I know I can get it to work if I don't use RAID but I want to use RAID so I might be force to use Windows Vista x64 or Windows XP x64. Very annoy! But I am still going to dig deeper. Wish me luck!

I don't need the appliances right now. I need to install a Virtual Machine system first with an OS or embedded but thanks for the link!

Definitely not going to be pay. A Donation type of deal. Right now, I am deciding what OS I will be running the VM server and all that fun stuff. I would like to get a few people involved to discuss the direction of this community project. Brainstorm and such for expanding, and what else we could do with the equipment. Heck, we could even host hacking events with Hak5. See if anyone could hack the system if they win they get Hak5 stuff or something. The way it would work would be, we have teams, then they work together to secure the system as best as they can and then have people try to break in or steal data. Of course, we would have to setup a business/operations model of what network services, clients, and servers the small business will need to run their daily operations. This would make a challenge for the teams. You don't want the teams being like. "Oh!, we can just block all out going and in going traffic, we win." =P, Then we challenge community members to try and hack in.

Swathe, let me know what you think of it. ADM1NX, get AC vB and we can play. I believe to connect with battles are IP to IP kind of like the starcraft (This is how a friend explained it to me, I haven't tried playing online yet). If we could get people interested enough in it, it would be an interesting project to create a dedicated server for it, then server lists. Or we can just post "I will be playing on IP (so and so) at 6pm 2/26/09 type deal. I believe there is a Melty Blood forum that does that and has tournaments out there, that do that.

Hey guys, I am going to check out Xen today when I get home from work. Xen is a open source Hypervisor project. Hopefully it will support my system! *crosses fingers* Edit: I doubt it will work. Most embedded solutions are for actual servers with specific hardware =[. I think I will try a optimized linux OS for hypervisor. Any idea on that? I am going to continue my research. -Life is study- Update: I found oVirt which I believe is a project for an embedded hypervisor by red hat. It has some potential to work. It is in beta but I can get the installs. I will report back with more information later tonight on that. Update2: oVirt isn't what I thought it was. It is a interesting idea but I don't need it for what I will be doing. Looks like I will try a Linux install, probably Fedora Core 10 or ubuntu with VMware. I will see how that runs and report back.

Thanks VaKo I will look into your suggestions. I know there are some other hypervisors out there that can be embedded. I shall investigate and get post a reply tomorrow. Good night for now!

VMware ESXi isn't working. I don't think my mobo is supported... Darn! I will inquire to VMware about it.

VaKo, I don't think I need something like that. I think I will be fine with what I have, plus I don't have the money =P. But thank you for your great suggestion! Actually, I already have the equipment above built. But thanks for the hardware suggestions. Thanks for suggesting the embedded hypervisor. I haven't considered that at all. I will look into it. As for using RAID 5, I was thinking the same thing as you and originally I was going to use 10 (0,1) but my roommate insisted RAID 5 didn't have poor performance. Which doesn't make since when you look how RAID 5 works. (Also I don't like the fact I lose a good amount of space with RAID 5) Thanks for confirming my thoughts. I will be switching to RAID 10. I am leaning towards VMware. I've used them all (Virtual Box, Virtual Server, and VMware). I've liked VMware the most thus far but it has been over a year. Also here is a link as to what I am trying to do with this server http://hak5.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=12125 Thank you for the suggestions everyone. Keep them coming. Update: ALSO: VaKo and stingwray, I think I am going to use VMware ESXi. It sounds like an excellent option for me and a free one! You two rock! THANKS again! I'm going to test it out tonight XD. I will keep you informed.

I would like your opinions and insight on the questions I have below. I am built this machine for a community project. Here is a link as to what I am trying to do with this server http://hak5.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=12125 First off here is the info on the machine. Machine: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 ASUS P5Q Motherboard - RAID 5 (On board support) 8GB DDR2 1066 5 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 - RAID 5 CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 I am looking for a free solution for a Virtual Machine server. What VM server should I be using? VMware, Microsoft Virtual Server, Virtual Box? What operating system should I use? I want to get the best performance as I can. I currently have Windows Vista x64 available to me and any version of Linux imaginable. I am thinking about getting Windows Server 2003, not sure if there is any benefit to getting it or Windows XP x64. (Not a Linux expert but I have been tinkering with it for years) Reason why I haven't gone straight to Linux is because I am having major issues setting up RAID 5 on Linux. I am using the RAID on the Motherboard (0 and 1 is also available). I did a trail of Windows Server 2003, installed it, configured RAID 5 and it worked. Not sure if I want to use Windows Server 2003, not liking it. I was thinking Windows XP Pro x64 because there are drivers that support the motherboard support RAID 5. Those are my questions and thanks in advance for the input and suggestions!

Melty Blood is a anime based, fast paced and exciting 2D fighter for the PC. I suggest you check it out. Great fun! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melty_Blood The latest version out currently is Melty Blood: Act Cadenza Ver. B. A new one will be coming out later this year. You can actually hook up a USB arcade stick or a XBOX 360 controller to the game. Allowing you to have the console or arcade experience. Also: Does anyone play Melty Blood and would they be up for some online play? I am currently playing Melty Blood: Act Cadenza Ver. B. If anyone is up for a fun match sometime? Let me know.

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That is a good idea to add on later. Create a few Virtual machine with a few Wireless cards and see what happens.

STATUS: ALPHA CyberPEN is a community for people who want to assist others and improve their own network design, configuration, penetration testing, operation, administration, and security skills by being able to work on actual equipment. More information to come. To see updates visit our website at www.cyberpen.org. Groups, teams, or users will be able to remotely VPN into CyberPEN's network. At that point, the user will have full access to virtual machines running Linux, Windows Server 2003, Windows Xp and Vista, as well as Cisco switches, ASA appliance, and routers. You will be able to configure every single device and virtual machine to your specifications. Allowing you to improve your network and/or computer troubleshooting, administration, and designing skills. You can improve your network security and penetration skills too. Once you have setup your lovely network and attempted to secure it. It is time for it to be tested, not just by you but your community members. Your loving community will try to hack into your lovely network and try to obtain information from it. All of our lovely volunteers will visit our website and then comment on that users/groups performance, such as what they did right and what they did wrong. Analyzing their configurations and administration. Equipment: One Server running multiple virtual machines with 8 different NIC cards Two Cisco 2600 routers ASA 5505 Cisco Catalyst 2950 Switch Cisco Terminal server Goals: I really wanted to offer my resources and equipment to other people so we may all help each other improve our network and computer skills. Help Wanted: I need your support in building this community. I already have all of the equipment but I will need assistance in getting things started up. In other words make suggestions! Constructive criticism is welcome!