Abstract
This part will detail the most common services a system administrator may need for both Internet and intranet uses. We will try to document the most common packages for middle-size companies. All services will be configured using the Webmin tool, which will be briefly introduced next.
The Webmin tool allows to perform remote administration of your machine using nothing more than a web browser which supports the HTTPS (HTTP over SSL) protocol. Hence, all traffic to/from it is secure.
This makes Webmin ideal for system administrators because all major platforms have web browsers which meet or exceed the above requirements. Moreover, Webmin has its own “web server” so it does not need 3rd party software (like a web server) to work. Everything is included.
Webmin has a modular architecture, allowing you to write your own configuration modules if you need to. It comes with modules for all the services described here, and more. Almost all aspects of your machine can be configured with it.