[XCSSA] Testing LAMP server

[X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio]

On Friday 08 February 2008 10:57, X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio 
wrote:
> Does anyone have a good idea of some tools to test a LAMP server? Here is
> what I have found or heard of so far:
> 1. Seige - tests Apache
> 2. nmap - tests firewall
> 3. Nessus - app for overall security testing

What exactly do you want to test?  Stress/load testing?
If so, I would also look at ab (Apache Benchmark).  Several good articles out 
there on it:
	http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/6691


> I know there are several security distros that have all these tools already
> built in, but I can't put my finger on one right now.

So you want to just kind of prep a new server for production (basic lock down, 
audit, stress test and document)?  Some requirements would be helpful.

Tweeks


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