Re: [plug] Linux firewall protecting proprietary unix hw?

[Johann Vincent Paul U. Tagle]

Hi Mike!

What's the URL for Watchguard?

A generic linux iptables firewall would be cool, but I need options just in 
case they want something that has vendor support.

Thanks.

Johann

At 11:07 AM 8/29/01 +0800, you wrote:
>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
> >
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