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From: Dru <genisis@istar.ca>
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Subject: Re: Steps to build a firewall
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Hi Sigge,

I'm currently doing this now as part of a series at:

http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/bsd/2001/04/25/FreeBSD_Basics.html

I didn't get into recommended hardware (if it runs FreeBSD, it'll
work) and you don't have to install extra software as it's part of the
base system. Will be covering your Chapters 4-9 though :)

If you're really interested in firewall stuff, I highly recommend
Building Internet Firewalls by Zwicky, Cooper, and Champman
ISBN 1-56592-871-7

It's well worth its weight in gold, both as a reference and a basis for a
solid understanding of how firewalls and protocols work.

Cheers,

Dru

On Tue, 8 May 2001, Sig 552 wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Is there any online documentation about using FreeBSD as a firewall.
> 
> I don't mean IPFW doc's or something. I'am a Newbie to FreeBSD and I wan't 
> to use FreeBSD as a firewall. But I can't find any doc's that specially 
> address the firewall setup. From the beginning to the end.
> 
> Something like this.....
> 
> Chapter 1 - Recomended hardware
> Chapter 2 - Obtaining the software
> Chapter 3 - Installing the software (partitioning ..and stuff)
> Chapter 4 - Compile the kernel
> Chapter 5 - Secure the OS
> Chapter 6 - Add firewall roules
> Chapter 7 - Check your Firewall
> Chapter 8 - Check the security
> Chapter 9 - Maintenense?
> 
> Or something...not a generic install instruction of FreeBSD, but a specific 
> firewall install doc.
> 
> // Regards Sigge
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