Hey,

I'm pretty new to ubuntu and Linux in general so please forgive me of I'm asking a foolish question.

I successfully setup openvpn on my Ubuntu server 12.04. I have the service turned off for the moment but the port on my wireless router that the server is connected to is still forwarded to the server. My question is: is this safe or does the service need to be on?

I'm paranoid about security because the second I set up ssh and fail2ban I started getting about 10 bans a week and I'm afraid that in my ignorance, I may inadvertently leave my server open to attack.


It's just a file server but I'd rather not have it hijacked or otherwise compromised.

Thanks!