On Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:07:55 -0500 Nicholas MIller wrote: > please correct me if I'm wrong but running each service as it's own user > without access to anything it doesn't need it's what you mean? and this > might be a stupid ? but do you agree with your statement still if I need to > use nfs reachable outside my home network Using VMs for security isn't good practice. It's a fair enough compromise if your trying to share resources and save energy but it would be better to use a few low power machines if possible. The server security is more important. If an attacker can get root there's a good chance they can escape or spy on the other VMs.