ipchains and iptables both?

puzz_1 · 05-27-2003, 01:14 AM

when I do a chkconfig --list I see that both iptables and ipchains are on for the current run level. Don't I just need one of them??

One more thing, once a rule is added does it permanently stay or when you reboot it goes away?? where does iptables/ipchains store these rules??

manthram · 05-27-2003, 05:42 AM

you need only one. when you reboot you will loose the rules. so you need to place the script in a place where they run at boot time
like /etc/rc.d/rc.local

Pcghost · 05-27-2003, 03:28 PM

You should probably stick with iptables. It is the natural replacement for chains and it is more powerful and not as scarry as some would have you believe. I don't know why they still include chains in new distros. Choice I guess...

puzz_1 · 05-28-2003, 08:55 AM

I have been update ipchains in the past. Never worked with iptables, but looks like the syntax is pretty similar.

I like your signature, at one point I was re-installing XP once every week it was hilarious....then I stopped and thought about it and it wasn't funny at all

Pcghost · 05-29-2003, 11:36 AM

Windows-free in 2003. That's the goal..

The syntax is very similar to chains actually. If you have worked with chains in the past tables should be fairly easy to learn. Trial and Error is the name of the game, and of course asking the forum for help if you get stuck..

markus1982 · 05-29-2003, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pcghost
You should probably stick with iptables. It is the natural replacement for chains and it is more powerful and not as scarry as some would have you believe. I don't know why they still include chains in new distros. Choice I guess...

Well for Debian there is a reason since default install (without bf2.4 option) installs Kernel 2.2 and thus you can't use iptables. iptables requires 2.4+

markus1982 · 05-29-2003, 12:20 PM

For a nailed down iptables firewall, check this thread!

Electboy · 05-29-2003, 03:07 PM

i recommend to use iptables