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On Saturday 19 Jan 2008, bipin sartape wrote:
> hi everyone,
>              wanted to know whether mail server and
> web server (also others like ftp..)can be installed
> inside the militarized zone(LAN) rather than a usual
> setupin the DMZ zone. how will i achieve public access
> to it and will it enhance my security aspect.

1.  Yes, they can be set up behind the firewall.  Search for ``port 
forwarding'' -- that's what you'll need to do to enable outside clients 
to access services behind your firewall.

2.  Security... does adding a firewall somewhere in your network make 
your network more secure?  IMNSHO, usually not.  Network and system 
security is a process, not a product.  Unless you clearly enumerate in 
black and white the following, you will never be able to achieve even a 
reasonably secure network:

  - What am I protecting?
  - What am I protecting it from?
  - What is the cost of losing what I am protecting?
  - What is the cost of protection?

and only after that you ask the final question,

  - What tools and policies do I need to protect my assets?

So please don't fall into the [firewall == security] trap -- that way 
usually lies disaster.

Regards,

- -- Raju
- -- 
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