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60 lines
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# SecureInstanceSetup
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## Overview
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**SecureInstanceSetup** is a script designed to set up and secure a compute instance on RHEL-based distributions. This script ensures that your instance is up-to-date, secure, and ready for use.
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## Features
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- Updates the system packages.
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- Sets the timezone and hostname.
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- Modifies SSH configuration to enhance security.
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- Updates the `/etc/hosts` file with the instance's IP address and hostname.
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- Prompts for a public SSH key for secure access.
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## Prerequisites
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- A RHEL-based Linux distribution (e.g., CentOS, Fedora, RHEL).
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- Root access or sudo privileges.
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- `dnf` or `yum` package manager.
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## Usage
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1. **Clone the repository:**
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```bash
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git clone https://git.nickhepler.cloud/nick/RHELSecureInstanceSetup.git
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cd RHELSecureInstanceSetup
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```
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2. **Make the script executable:**
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```bash
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chmod +x update_system.sh
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```
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3. **Run the script with root privileges:**
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```bash
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sudo ./update_system.sh
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```
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4. **Follow the prompts:**
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- Enter your public SSH key when prompted.
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## Configuration
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- You can customize the `hostname` and `timezone` variables in the script as needed.
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## License
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This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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## Contributing
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Contributions are welcome! Please submit a pull request or open an issue for any enhancements or bug fixes.
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## Acknowledgments
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- Inspired by the documentation from Akamai (formerly Linode) for [setting up and securing compute instances](https://techdocs.akamai.com/cloud-computing/docs/set-up-and-secure-a-compute-instance). |