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Cranky · 7th May 2005

On Plesk for Linux (not sure about Windows), the firewall is just a basic set of accept/deny rules with no stateful rules at all. For an effective software firewall on linux I'd suggest looking to something like APF firewall which is a pretty neat set of rules and can be very effective. A hardware firewall is usually going to be better, but in many cases you'd be fine with APF or similar - cheaper, easier to customise.

7th May 2005	#6 (permalink)
Cranky VIP Host Layershift Limited About My Company! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania & Didsbury, UK Age: 23 Posts: 2,072	On Plesk for Linux (not sure about Windows), the firewall is just a basic set of accept/deny rules with no stateful rules at all. For an effective software firewall on linux I'd suggest looking to something like APF firewall which is a pretty neat set of rules and can be very effective. A hardware firewall is usually going to be better, but in many cases you'd be fine with APF or similar - cheaper, easier to customise. __________________ Andrew Cranson, Director of Operations & Parallels Specialist Layershift :: UK & US hosted Domains, Shared, Reseller, VPS, DDS, Dedicated, Managed, Collocation WizzVPS.com :: UK's Cheap VPS provider Instant Setup, 24x7 support, Several Linux OS's, instant reboots/reinstalls Company Number: 6036217 / VAT Number: GB903034962 Unlike many providers, we offer True 24x7 Technical Support - peace of mind around the clock!