Every once in a while, someone asks a question that deserves a little extra attention. When that happens, we like to take the opportunity to take a deeper dive and share the detailed answer with everyone. Welcome to the support solutions blog, where you'll find articles that go into detail about how a Rumpus server works, describe cool new Rumpus features, and discuss general issues related to running an Internet file server.
- Let's Encrypt Certs For Windows
- Download the Rumpus 9.0 package with built-in Let's Encrypt certificate management.
- Using Office365 SMTP
- Step by step details for sending mail from Rumpus using Office365.
- Addressing Potential Vulnerabilities
- When security scanners detect potential vulnerabilities in your Rumpus server, here are the first steps to take.
- Using Gmail SMTP
- Sending mail from Rumpus using the most popular mail service on the planet...
- Updating An Old Mac's Root Certificate
- Older Macs need to learn to trust modern Let's Encrypt certificates. Here's how to set it up.
- Let's Encrypt Details
- Rumpus can automatically generate Let's Encrypt certificates, but the process behind the scenes isn't so simple.
- Public Content
- Rumpus can make simple logos and images, PDFs, and other public content easily accessible.
- Security Scan Warnings
- If your server is audited by an automated security scanner, you may have some warnings to address...
- Google Chrome Password Warning
- When one of your Google Crome users is reporting a warning about a potential security breach, here's how to address it.
- The Importance Of Upgrades
- Question: My existing Rumpus server has been stable for years. Do I really need to upgrade?
- Old Rumpus, New OS
- A new Operating System update is available. Is my older Rumpus version compatible?
- Rumpus As A General Purpose Web Server
- If you need to publish a simple Web site, your existing Rumpus server can do the job.
- Controlling Search Engines
- A Rumpus 'FTP' server is also a Web server, so search engines may access your server. Here's how you can control them.
- Secure Mail Failure
- In Rumpus 8.1.7 and later, why is Rumpus unable to send mail securely via my SMTP server?
- SSL/TLS Security Level
- For those who crave details, here's how the 'SSL/TLS Security Level' feature works.
- Re-Installing Rumpus on Windows
- Need to re-install Rumpus on your Windows server? Here's how...
- Displaying Video
- Rumpus may send videos to clients, but it's the client that displays them. So optimizing playback is a little complicated...
- Storing Passwords Using Strong Encryption
- Storing passwords with strong encryption is a powerful, and very clever, tool for security conscious administrators.
- Re-Installing Rumpus on OS X
- Need to re-install Rumpus on your Mac server? Here's how...
- Reporting Rumpus For Windows Crash Problems
- All non-trivial software has bugs, and Rumpus is no exception. Here's what you can do to get a quick resolution when crashes occur...
- Managing Multiple Certificates In Rumpus
- When you are waiting for a certificate, and need to use a self-signed or older cert in the mean time...
- Rumpus Thumbnail Folders
- What is the 'Rumpus_Thumbs' folder, and how can I make it go away?
- User-Specific Mail Delivery
- When Rumpus needs to send mail on behalf of your users, a little tweak can make your SMTP server much happier...
- Multi-File Download Limits
- WFM users can download many files at once, which is a great feature. But practical limits need to be enforced...
- File Expiration
- Rumpus can automatically delete uploaded files after a set period of time. Here's how to set it up.
- Sharing User Accounts
- Finding a balance between convenience and security should never include people sharing user accounts...
- The "Shellshock" Vulnerability
- Is Rumpus effected by the 'Shellshock' bug?
- Connection Errors
- Taking a look at connection errors in your log files...
- Event Notices Primer
- Here's an overview of having Rumpus send an e-mail message when users upload or download files.
- OS X and SSL Vulnerabilities
- I saw a security bulletin about OpenSSL. Is Rumpus vulnerable?
- Moving To Windows
- Here's how to move an existing Rumpus server running on OS X to Windows...
- Simultaneous Connections
- Making sure you can provide reliable service for all users means optimizing the number of connections you allow...
- Display-Only Video Files
- Using content wrappers and kiosk mode to allow users to view, but not save, videos on your Rumpus server...
- Event Notices Via Notification Center
- A short AppleScript can be used to set up an Event Notice that will send messages to your iPhone or Mac...
- File Posted Notices
- There is a little-known feature of Rumpus that can make it a lot easier to notify people when new files are posted to the server...
- For The Curious: Rumpus Version Numbers
- The next significant release of Rumpus will be called "Version 8" for a reason...
- Addressing Event Notices
- Making sure Rumpus event notices get sent to the right people.
- Secure Connections Only
- Allowing users to connect to your Rumpus server using only secure services.
- The Rumpus Drop Box
- The new drop box feature lacks documentation. Here's what it does and how it works...
- Moving Your Server To A New Mac
- How to move a Rumpus server to a new Mac is a really common question, so here's my best answer.
- File Pickup Links
- How to include a file download link in Rumpus Event Notice e-mail messages.
- SSL Certificates
- How to make sure the process of obtaining a signed SSL certificate goes smoothly.
- Forgotten Passwords
- Inevitably, end-users will forget passwords. Here are a few tips for what you can do when it happens.
- Broken Transfers
- Occasional file transfer failures are a fact of life, but if your server seems unreliable, here are some possible causes.
- Blocked Clients & Server Security
- Protecting your server from spambots, dealing with problem proxies and routers, and the #1 security mistake made by admins.
- The "Extra" Function
- Improve your workflow with this often-overlooked feature of Rumpus.
- User Access
- Controlling who has access to what content starts with setting up a logical folder hierarchy...
- File Modification Dates
- When a file is transferred, why is the file's "last modified" date changed?
- Multi-File Selection
- Making it as quick and easy as possible for clients to select many files at one for upload...
