> That said, using one computer as router, firewall, file server, name server, > web server, and more represents "all of your eggs in one basket". I suggest > using dedicated hardware for networking, network segmentation (e.g. DMZ), > and kernel or hypervisor compartmentalization of services.
Dedicated hardware has its upsides, indeed, but it also has its downsides (e.g. in terms of impact to the planet). Stefan