There are many different services and packages that can be useful for an installed Linux enterprise server based on web and application hosting, databases, VPN, security or different purposes.
The following is a list of recommended software packages that could be used for most common topics:
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Web server: Apache, Nginx, Lighttpd, or Caddy
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Application server: Tomcat, JBoss, GlassFish, or Node.js
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Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, or Oracle Database
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VPN server: OpenVPN, WireGuard, or SoftEther VPN
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Firewall: iptables, firewalld, or ufw
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Intrusion detection system: Snort, Suricata, or OSSEC
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Anti-virus: ClamAV, Sophos, or Bitdefender
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Security auditing: Lynis, OpenSCAP, or Nessus
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File system encryption: dm-crypt, LUKS, or VeraCrypt
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Log monitoring: Logwatch, Logrotate, or Graylog
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Backup and recovery: Bacula, Amanda, or Duplicati
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Monitoring and performance: Nagios, Zabbix, or Munin
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Version control: Git, Subversion, or Mercurial
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Content management system: WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal
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Email server: Postfix, Sendmail, or Exim
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DNS server: BIND, PowerDNS, or Unbound
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Proxy server: Squid, HAProxy, or NGINX
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Load balancer: HAProxy, NGINX, or Apache Traffic Server
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Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, or LXC
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Configuration management: Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
It is important to note that the choice of specific software packages will depend on the requirements of the enterprise and the specific use case. Additionally, proper configuration, management, and maintenance of the server are critical for ensuring security and optimal performance.
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