[PLUG] Re: NetFilter automation tools

[keith morse]

Roderick A. Anderson wrote:
> I'm starting to get lost in my iptable rules and was wanting to add some
> logging rules.  While searching on da'web I came across an article
> comparing NetFilter automation tools.  The one tha caught my eye was ferm
> ( for easy rule making ) but the last update appears to be late 2003.  So
> either it is really good or been kind-of abandoned.
> 
> This is _not_ for a firewall system but for a Vserver so there are 
> _rather_ complex or rather *loads* of rules that I've pounded together.
> 
> Are there other options that make iptable rules.  What are you using , if 
> anything , beside vi and a clue ( like Wil ;-).  I can do the vi but 
> running short on clues.
> 
> 
> Rod


the only tools I've seen have been focused around firewall configuration.  A 
tool I've been using for years is fwbuilder.  It's gotten quite 
sophisticated and well worth checking out.  It may meet the needs you stated 
above.