May 2018
Beginner to intermediate
450 pages
13h 30m
English
Overview
Mastering pfSense is your guide to using and understanding the open-source pfSense firewall/router software. Through a practical approach, this book covers configurations, customizations, and advanced features introduced in key versions, equipping you with skills to make your network secure, reliable, and optimized.
What this Book will help me do
- Learn to configure pfSense features like DHCP, DNS, VPN tunnels, and VLANs for optimal network functionality.
- Understand the use of traffic shaping and blocking rules to ensure priority bandwidth allocation and secure traffic flow.
- Implement high availability and fault-tolerance using load balancing and the Common Address Redundancy Protocol (CARP).
- Effectively utilize diagnostic and troubleshooting tools to quickly address network issues.
- Set up and manage secure and efficient connections using pfSense's powerful NAT, routing, and firewalling capabilities.
Author(s)
David Zientara is a seasoned networking professional with extensive experience in network security and open-source systems. Throughout his career, David has worked on projects implementing impactful pfSense solutions, making him an expert in this domain. He writes with a hands-on approach aiming to empower readers with actionable knowledge and technical confidence.
Who is it for?
This book caters to network administrators or IT professionals with an intermediate understanding of networking concepts aiming to deepen their knowledge. It's ideal for users looking to deploy a pfSense system in physical or virtual environments. Prior experience with pfSense isn't mandatory but advantageous, making it accessible yet in-depth. If you're looking to enhance network management capabilities, this book is for you.
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