server set-up; nginx – permissions specific

Hello WP Community,

I am working with a client who’s security is above and beyond the normal set-up.

I just attempted to install WP and kept getting into issues with permission settings on directories and the .htaccess file on the root.

Is there anything with my “requirements” I am providing to the ultra-tight IT department that should be removed?

Anything you recommend I add in order to have a fully supportive environment for the WP install? (We are running multi-site.)

And, yes, I already stepped of on the wrong foot with IT. (long story)

TIA,
Greg

Server Requirements for WordPress

Server requirements
? WordPress server requirements for Version 3.2:
o PHP version 5.2.4 or greater
o MySQL version 5.0.15 or greater
o Apache mod_rewrite module (for clean URIs known as Permalinks)

It is also essential that the server allows remote connections, for many of the WordPress features to work. If outgoing HTTP connections are blocked, many parts of the WordPress will not function.
We need a user account that allows us to “read”, “write” and “execute” on all files within the website’s root. We also need an account with which we can change permissions on all directories and files created within the WP set-up.

One of WordPress’ functions is the ability to update and install new plug-ins. These are installed via zipped folders that WP unpacks and installs properly – changing the Db as needed as well.