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From: Michael Schmarck <michael.schmarck@habmalnefrage.de>
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Hi.
Grant <emailgrant <at> gmail.com> writes:
> > > Would the type of filesystem encryption you guys are talking about
> > > be unsuitable for a high-traffic server because of performance
> > > considerations?
> >
> > Yes, and it isn't necessary. You lock your servers away so that nobody
> > has physical access to them.
I'd rather say: "... so that only trusted people have ...". But besides
this nitpick, I agree with you.
>
> Sounds like co-location right?
No. Sounds like "build your own data center" :)
> I just have a hosted dedicated
> machine.
This means that you've got to trust the people hosting your
environment. If you don't, then move away! You know, they
could "easily" install a traffic sniffers and whatnot.
> The thing that's always kept me from co-locating is hardware
> failure. That would be a "my problem" in a co-located environment
> rather than a "their problem" right?
Depends on your contract, but generally speaking, you're right, yes.
Michael
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