On 10/10/07, Tom Eastep <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nico Pagliaro wrote: > > What is the propose of the flag OPTIMEZE? > > http://www.shorewall.net/manpages/shorewall.conf.html > > -Tom > So, i've read the definition of the OPTIMIZE flag: These extra rules can be eliminated by setting OPTIMIZE=1. The OPTIMIZE setting also controls the suppression of redundant wildcard rules (those specifying "all" in the SOURCE or DEST column). A wildcard rule is considered to be redundant when it has the same ACTION and Log Level as the applicable policy.
What reason would we want to leave this at 0? Why is this an option? Wouldn't you always want it optimized? Just Curious, Thanks Brad B. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _______________________________________________ Shorewall-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/shorewall-users
