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Author(s): Christopher M. Buechler, Jim Pingle
ISBN(s): 9780979034282, 0979034280
Edition: 1st edition (November 1, 2009)
File Details: PDF, 4.62 MB
Year: 2009
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0979034280 
ISBN 13: 9780979034282
Author: Christopher M Buechler, Jim Pingle

Authored by pfSense developer Chris Buechler and pfSense consultant Jim Pingle, The Definitive Guide to pfSense covers installation and basic configuration through advanced networking and firewalling of the popular open source firewall and router distribution.

This book is designed to be a friendly step-by-step guide to common networking and security tasks, plus a thorough reference of pfSense’s capabilities. The Definitive Guide to pfSense covers the following

* An introduction to pfSense and its features.
* Hardware and system planning.
* Installing and upgrading pfSense.
* Using the web-based configuration interface.
* Backup and restoration.
* Firewalling fundamentals and defining and troubleshooting rules.
* Port forwarding and Network Address Translation.
* General networking and routing configuration.
* Bridging, Virtual LANs (VLANs), and Multi-WAN.
* Virtual Private Networks using IPsec, PPTP, and OpenVPN.
* Traffic shaping and load balancing.
* Wireless networking and captive portal setups.
* Redundant firewalls and High Availability.
* Various network related services.
* System monitoring, logging, traffic analysis, sniffing, packet capturing, and troubleshooting.
* Software package and third-party software installations and upgrades.

At the end of this book, you’ll find a menu guide with the standard menu choices available in pfSense and a detailed index.

pfSense The Definitive Guide 1st Table of contents:

1. Introduction to pfSense

  • What is pfSense?

  • Overview of pfSense Features

  • pfSense vs. Other Firewall Solutions

  • Installing pfSense

    • System Requirements

    • Installation Methods

    • First Boot Configuration

2. pfSense Basics

  • pfSense Web Interface Overview

  • Navigating the Dashboard

  • Configuration and Setup Basics

  • Understanding pfSense Services

    • DHCP Server

    • DNS Resolver

    • NTP Service

    • Timezone Configuration

3. Networking Basics

  • Introduction to Networking Concepts

  • Configuring Interfaces and IP Addresses

  • Understanding Routing and Subnetting

  • VLANs and Virtual Interfaces

  • Network Address Translation (NAT)

4. Firewall Rules and Configuration

  • Creating and Managing Firewall Rules

  • Rule Types and How They Work

  • Aliases and Objects for Easier Rule Management

  • Best Practices for Creating Secure Rules

  • Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and NAT Traversal

5. VPN Configuration

  • Overview of VPN Technologies

  • Setting Up IPsec VPN

  • Setting Up OpenVPN

  • Site-to-Site VPN Configurations

  • Client-to-Site VPN Configurations

  • Troubleshooting VPN Connections

6. Advanced Networking Features

  • Load Balancing and High Availability

  • Multiple WAN Connections (Multi-WAN)

  • Quality of Service (QoS) and Traffic Shaping

  • Captive Portal for Guest Networks

  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS)

  • IPv6 Configuration and Usage

7. pfSense Security Features

  • Configuring pfSense as a Secure Gateway

  • Implementing Firewall Logging and Alerts

  • Using pfBlockerNG for DNS Filtering

  • Secure Access with Two-Factor Authentication

  • Using Suricata for Advanced Threat Protection

8. System Monitoring and Diagnostics

  • Understanding pfSense Monitoring Tools

  • Traffic Graphs and Bandwidth Monitoring

  • System Logs and Log Management

  • Diagnostics Tools (Ping, Traceroute, etc.)

  • Performance Tuning and Optimization

9. High Availability and Failover

  • Introduction to High Availability (HA) Concepts

  • Setting Up pfSense CARP (Common Address Redundancy Protocol)

  • Failover and Load Balancing with pfSense

  • Synchronizing pfSense Configurations Across Firewalls

  • Maintaining Redundancy in WAN, LAN, and VPN

10. pfSense Packages

  • Installing and Managing pfSense Packages

  • Popular pfSense Packages for Network Services

    • Squid Proxy Server

    • Snort IDS

    • pfSense VPN Clients

    • DNS Forwarder

  • Customizing pfSense with Additional Tools

11. Upgrading and Maintenance

  • Upgrading pfSense Software and Firmware

  • Backing Up and Restoring pfSense Configurations

  • Troubleshooting Common pfSense Issues

  • System Recovery and Resetting pfSense to Factory Defaults

  • Best Practices for Maintaining a Secure pfSense Setup

12. pfSense for Home Use

  • Using pfSense in Small Home Networks

  • Setting Up pfSense as a Gateway for Home Security

  • Managing Parental Controls with pfSense

  • Utilizing pfSense for Bandwidth Monitoring at Home

13. pfSense for Enterprise

  • Deploying pfSense in Large-Scale Networks

  • Managing Multiple Sites with pfSense

  • Integrating pfSense with Enterprise Systems

  • Advanced Load Balancing and Network Security Strategies

14. Troubleshooting pfSense

  • Debugging Connectivity Issues

  • Common Errors and Solutions

  • Analyzing Logs for Diagnostics

  • Advanced Troubleshooting Tools

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