New to this... Security and other noob questions
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:36 pm
So I set up my home server and it's up and running so far with no issues. I made some small modifications that were pretty obvious in the settings file such as enabling expansions, homepoint teleports and other minor items to eliminate some of the tedium.
I tried to find these answers via google, but am coming up short on solid answers.
1.) My biggest fear is security. I did note that others had issues with Virus Scanners and Firewalls rejecting Windower and Xiloader. I made exceptions for them, but will admit I'm rather nervous about doing so. Can I rest easy that these applications are safe? Last time I trusted an app, I regretted it.
2.) Is there an updated informational guide regarding how current the stock version is? What expansions and addons are complete? What's still being worked on? How active is this project in terms of updates?
I'll still do my own reading as time allows, but maybe you can point me to this information. I was rather excited to be able to knock out these story lines on my own or with maybe two other people, but it appears a lot may be still missing and it won't quite be what I anticipated when I created the server. That said... my final question... If I find I can't do what I wanted to do and want to resume my retail subscription, can I use the same install, just logging in via POL? Or am I playing with fire? Not looking forward to yet another fresh install, but it wouldn't be the end of the world I suppose.
I tried to find these answers via google, but am coming up short on solid answers.
1.) My biggest fear is security. I did note that others had issues with Virus Scanners and Firewalls rejecting Windower and Xiloader. I made exceptions for them, but will admit I'm rather nervous about doing so. Can I rest easy that these applications are safe? Last time I trusted an app, I regretted it.
2.) Is there an updated informational guide regarding how current the stock version is? What expansions and addons are complete? What's still being worked on? How active is this project in terms of updates?
I'll still do my own reading as time allows, but maybe you can point me to this information. I was rather excited to be able to knock out these story lines on my own or with maybe two other people, but it appears a lot may be still missing and it won't quite be what I anticipated when I created the server. That said... my final question... If I find I can't do what I wanted to do and want to resume my retail subscription, can I use the same install, just logging in via POL? Or am I playing with fire? Not looking forward to yet another fresh install, but it wouldn't be the end of the world I suppose.