A new home server owner worries about hacking and open ports
A small has been set up for services such as . The main concern is whether someone on the internet could break into the server. Public game servers are not part of the plan, so is not clearly needed.
Terms like have come up, but they are still unfamiliar. The chosen approach is to avoid completely, so the home network is not exposed to the internet more than necessary.
Key points
- The setup is a small for services such as .
- The main worry is whether outsiders could hack into the server.
- Public game servers or similar outside-facing uses are not planned.
- is known by name but not yet understood well.
- The final choice is to avoid to reduce exposure.