firewall + samba, ok? (newbie)

linowes · 11-16-2002, 08:24 AM

Hi,

I have installed RH8.0 as a firewall connection to my cable modem.

I had a separate machine as a file server, print server and samba, but it's acting pretty flakey (hw problems) so I'm thinking of using the firewall machine to run samba and print services (I'll find somewhere else to share files).
I was keeping the firewall as a separate system for security. Would this new configuration compromise my security? any advice or tips appreciated.

Jonathan.

peter_robb · 11-16-2002, 12:17 PM

We can't honestly say Linux firewalls aren't able to be penetrated, because they depend on the quality of your rules...

If you do put all the services in the 1 box, make sure you have at least logged everything on your cable for at least 2 weeks.
Then, you will have some idea what you should keep out...
I would personally recycle that old box and put a front line firewall on it, eg Smoothwall, to add an extra layer of protection...
while you read up on iptables firewalling...