On Tue, 26 Jun 2001, Thorsten wrote:
> We are discussing to use either OpenBSD or FreeBSD
> for our new firewall.
>
> Does anybody know, Which one is more stable
> and which one is easier to configure and support?
I don't think you'll notice the difference so long as you pick a
known-good release.
>
> At the moment we are using debian linux, with the help
> of some scripts it is ok to configure.
Why change? Without a good reason to change, the discussion could be
moot.
>
> Does anybody have an opinion?
Everyone has an opinion. The thing you need to evaluate is the status of
the tools you wish to use on the platforms you are considering, the
history and goals of each project, and how comfortable you are with each's
development model.
Personally, I'd go with NetBSD if IPFilter if I wanted packet filtering.
I'd probably lean more towards FreeBSD if I wanted to do a proxy hybrid.
Given the IPFilter row and personality issues, I'd think twice about using
Open if IPFilter is to be part of the solution. Also, I'd look at what
*other* packet filters are available for both diversity and ability to
swap tools if one proves unreliable (such as switching from IPFilter to
IPFW.)
IMO, from the perspective of a firewall, there's not a great deal of
difference, since you'll be turning off and filtering all extraneous
stuff. I doubt that there's much performance difference these days
either.
The biggest question is what does your current firewall not do that
prompts you to switch? That's got to be the leading evaluation criteria
or you're probably wasting time that could be better spent on other
things.
Paul
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paul D. Robertson "My statements in this message are personal opinions
[EMAIL PROTECTED] which may have no basis whatsoever in fact."
_______________________________________________
Firewalls mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://lists.gnac.net/mailman/listinfo/firewalls
