sankethsj
/ new-linux-server-setup.sh
Created
August 25, 2025 06:42
Linux server setup and hardening script: creates a new admin user, secures SSH, configures UFW firewall, installs Fail2Ban, enables automatic security updates, sets time zone, adds swap, and installs basic monitoring tools - ready for web application deployment.
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| # ============================== | |
| # New Linux Server Setup & Hardening | |
| # Tried this on Ubuntu 24.04 | |
| # 25-08-2025 | |
| # ============================== | |
| # ------------------------------------------ | |
| # 1. Update system packages | |
| # ------------------------------------------ | |
| sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y |