mod_security rules updated
FYI, I updated the mod_security rules on all machines, and also customized the 406 error page to show why a rule got triggered and how to disable just that rule. (example) #
FYI, I updated the mod_security rules on all machines, and also customized the 406 error page to show why a rule got triggered and how to disable just that rule. (example) #
In order to help prevent cornerhost's servers from blacklisting by ISPs and other organizations, I'm no longer allowing forwarding of catchall addresses.
Catchalls are the rules that tell the email server what to do when someone sends mail to an arbitrary address that doesn't have an explicit rule of its own.
Spammers will often try out random addresses at your domain. Addresses that don't bounce will wind up on their lists.
Sadly, many ISPs make no distinction between forwarding spam and sending spam, and catchall forwarding results in frequent blacklisting of the cornerhost servers, so it is no longer allowed.
You may still create rules to forward specific addresses. The new policy only deals with catchalls.
I've already updated the control panel to reflect the new policy.
Any catchall forwards left on the morning of July 7 will be disabled and redirected to your main cornerhost mailbox.
Please log in at http://cornerhost.net/ as soon as possible and update your rules.
Even if you don't forward your catchall rule, you should still consider turning it off and only accepting mail for addresses you actually use. This will almost certainly cut down on the amount of spam you receive.
I have also changed the default catchall rule from "go into your main cornerhost mailbox" to "bounce".
This it to cut down on the amount of spam you receive.
From now on, when you add a new domain (or set up a new account) you will have to configure your mail rules before you start receiving mail. (I've added a reminder to the "domain added" message in the control panel.)
Again, this part only affects new domains.
If you happen to be forwarding all your mail to Gmail or Yahoo, a better alternative is to store the mail here, and then have them check the box. Instructions are here:
CheckMailFromGmail
CheckMailFromYahoo
(As far as I can tell, this isn't possible with Hotmail. Sorry.)
As always, if you have any questions or feedback, please let me know. #
2:05pm EST It seems all our machines just dropped off the net at once. I'm guessing this is some kind of data center issue. I'm investigating now.
2:15 EST - My best guess is that the culprit is a MySQL overload. The MySQL server is unresponsive, and my auto-reboot attempt failed. Currently waiting on the data center to restart
The other boxes seem to be working, except of course for MySQL connections.
2:20 EST - Apparently it's not MySQL but an internal networking problem at the data center. They said:
Our network engineers have identified an issue with our network currently trying to get it resolved. Your patience is appreciated in this matter.
Hopefully, this should be back to normal soon.
3:10pm Still out. I just talked to a customer support guy who confirmed they're still working on the issue. This issue is affecting the entire data center, not just the cornerhost servers. Unfortunately, there's nothing we can do but wait for them to solve the problem. :/
4:30pm The issue appears to have been resolved. #
I've been asked to enable PDO_MySQL for PHP5, so I'm planning to build another RPM in the not too distant future.
If there are any other modules you need included or just want to try out, please let me know ASAP. (I won't promise to include everything, but I'll do my best) #
I've updated PHP5 to version 5.2.5.
I've also enabled the mcrypt, mbstrings, jpeg, and png extensions.
If you're not using php5 and would like to try it, you can add this line to your .htaccess file (script and shell plans only):
AddHandler php5 .php #