The OpenBSD PF Packet Filter Book (Paperback)

by Jeremy C. Reed (Editor)

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Product Description
The OpenBSD PF Packet Filter Book covers PF on the NetBSD, FreeBSD, DragonFly and OpenBSD platforms. It is an expanded and improved version of the PF FAQ with sections covering Spamd and configuring and using PF on NetBSD, FreeBSD, DragonFly and OpenBSD. The cross-referenced and indexed book also covers quality of service and ALTQ, load balancing, FTP proxying, stateful packet filtering, network address translation (NAT), port forwarding, passive operating system fingerprinting, and redundant firewalls (using pfsync and CARP). The OpenBSD PF Packet Filter Book includes several examples and rulesets.

Product Details

• Paperback: 193 pages
• Publisher: Reed Media Services (August 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979034205
• ISBN-13: 978-0979034206
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #737,941 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Little original content, but definitely a worthwhile purchase, January 2, 2009

By	Christopher M. Buechler (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The basis for this book is the PF FAQ from the OpenBSD site, but edited, cross-referenced, and indexed, with some additional content. It provides the knowledge you'll need to get up and running with a PF firewall solution in most networks.

More advanced usage examples are the primary lacking in my opinion, and would make this a 5 star book.

Having the official documentation available in an easy to read, indexed format is well worth the purchase price. If you work with PF firewalls, buy this book. I also suggest taking a look at the two other PF books available, and consider purchasing all three, as I did. Each offers something the others do not.

I was surprised to not see any reviews here. For more detailed reviews than this, check out this book's page at reedmedia.net.