Setup Free Firewall, Proxy Server
I’ve step the whole morning to setup firewall and proxy server with my colleague.
Well, due to budget constrain and experience, a linux box can easily fulfill our needs.
Remember my requested free original Ubuntu Linux? We configure Ubuntu as our free firewall and proxy server!!
The latest version 8.10 doesn’t seem too much different with my old version 7.04.
Setup Free Firewall
My colleague downloaded the latest Ubuntu and install on a normal computer. The Ubuntu was updated with all necessary patches and firewall tool — Firestarter. No hassle on firestarter installation, just select from Synoptic packager and wait until finish.
Firestarter is easier than iptables. Its GUI let you setup policy with few clicks away. Just open up standard port that need to use by your applications. Add authorized IP into Outbound policy. (more…)