How to enable logging in iptables
IPtables is a very powerful firewall used in Linux. It is easy to configure and does a great job in keeping the system or a […]
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Configuring CentOS 7 linux host to function as a router
Linux has the provision to work as a router connecting two networks. In this example we have two NICs in the host. ]# ifconfig …… […]
Linux iptables as a Router
Netfilter : The actual filtering in a Linux box is done using Netfilter. Iptables : is the tool used to create this filters. Iptables maintain […]
The new firewall in CentOS / Redhat 7: firewalld instead of iptables
The firewalld is the default firewall service used in CentOS 7 and RHEL 7. This service replaces traditional IPTABLES used in earlier versions of the […]
Iptables: Creating just the required rules from scratch
It is a challenging task to create the perfect iptables rules allowing only the required traffic. *** VERY IMPORTANT* ** Before making any changes in the […]