A good choice is (also in german) "Das Firewall Buch". written by Wolfgang Barth, published by SuSE Press. The book has a longer theory part and describe later the mechanism of iptables (only that, not the older kernel implementations like ipchains...). Very well are 2 chapters with example implementations of a standalone host, and a network with masquerading and DMZ. really very good. you can customize the examples very quickly for your own needings. greetings harald nikolisin Am Montag, 7. Januar 2002 12:38 schrieb Hans Körber:
Hallo Nils,
Nils Wunsch wrote:
hello Due to little to no assistance for iptable beginners like me as well as there the mailing list only professionals for professionals is probable. Have I only one question gives it except of SUSE a Firewall book which to help can.
I suggest the following book (in German):
Robert Ziegler: "Linux Firewalls. Konzeption und Implementierung für kleine Netzwerke und PCs". Markt + Technik, 2000
It is aimed towards "ipchains" but can easily be adapted to the newer "iptables". The book does not only tell you what to do but also why to do it. It will help you to quickly build your own firewall.
Regards, Hans