Watchguard Firebox is linux based, configurable via its proprietary
windows software. I think this is ipfwadm based. Why not use a generic
linux box with iptables? Its much cheaper than the Watchguard Firebox.
--
Mike
On Wed, 29 Aug 2001, Johann Vincent Paul U. Tagle wrote:
> Hi. We're looking for a firewall solution. An officemate of mine seems
> uncomfortable with using a linux-based firewall to protect servers running
> proprietary/commercial unix. I think given good hardware, proper
> configuration, and maybe to increase comfort level, using commercial (with
> vendor support) but still linux-based firewall software, we should be fine.
>
> It would help my case if I can give them a live setup that has similar
> configuration. Anybody here doing that? Suggestions on what
> distribution/software to use are also most welcome. Also, know of any
> firewall solution that can be configured for high availability/clustering?
>
> Thanks a lot.
>
> Johann
>
> _
> Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph
> To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
_
Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph
To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
