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pf simplified for the not so bright?
Im gearing up to start learning pf. I have "The book of PF" and have read through it and its very good but it still assumes that you understand or know some things that it leaves a little vague to the uninformed. Is there any documentation that anyone knows of that can get someone started and able to understand pf?
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How about going strait to the people who wrote it? http://www.openbsd.org/faq/pf/
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Daryl's TCP/IP primer is really nice
http://www.ipprimer.com/section.cfm Also The TCP/IP Guide from No Starch Press is outstanding, its mammoth but good to have for reference if nothing else http://www.amazon.com/TCP-Guide-Comp...3958797&sr=8-1 Last edited by chill; 14th October 2008 at 04:37 AM. |
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Absolute OpenBSD contains a rather good section on pf, it doesn't assume any knowledge about TCP/IP or other networking topics, and the writing style it pretty good IMO.
I would consider it very suitable for beginners. Not sure if Absolute FreeBSD also contains a section on pf and/or if it's equally good, I don't have this book. I don't have The book of PF so I can't compare.
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I was a little disappointed when I bought 'The Book of PF' - its more a 'booklet' than a book, its too short.
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I agree. I think there are some things that have to be understood prior to owning this book for it to really be useful. Also I think you need some further reading. It does help to start to understand though.
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I got both books that you mentioned above. Well worth the $$$ Just for the PF section alone the Absolute OPenBSD is worth it. The Absolute FreeBSD doesnt have a very good section on PF. The book of PF doesnt compare at all. |
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