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Protect and Survive Using IBM Firewall 3.1 for AIX

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Abstract

This book was written to help you design and configure solutions
using the IBM Firewall for AIX.
It deals with the issues involved in connecting
private IP networks to the Internet. It describes the different kinds
of firewall technologies that can be used for such connections,
focussing on the implementation of those functions in the
IBM Firewall for AIX program product.
There are numerous configuration examples showing ways to set up
the filtering, application server and gateway functions of the
IBM Firewall for AIX.
This book will help you to establish a solid fence between
your network and the outside world.
Some knowledge of TCP/IP protocols is assumed.

Table of contents

Chapter 1. Here There Be Dragons (An Introduction to Firewalls) 1.0
Chapter 2. Introducing IBM Firewall 3.1 2.0
Chapter 3. Getting to Grips with IP Packets 3.0
Chapter 4. Installation 4.0
Chapter 5. IBM Firewall 3.1 Rule Base 5.0
Chapter 6. Examples of Rules for Specific Services 6.0
Chapter 7. Secure IP Tunnel 7.0
Chapter 8. Configuring Proxy Services and SOCKS 8.0
Chapter 9. RealAudio Support 9.0
Chapter 10. Network Address Translation 10.0
Chapter 11. Domain Name Service 11.0
Chapter 12. Mail Handling 12.0
Chapter 13. Testing Your Configuration 13.0
Chapter 14. Logging 14.0
Chapter 15. Building Logging Reports 15.0
Chapter 16. How to Use the IBM Firewall to Counter Security Holes 16.0
Appendix A. How to Get the Samples in This Book A.0
Appendix B. Summary of ICMP Messages Types B.0
Appendix C. Port Number Table C.0
Appendix D. Sample NNTP Relay Program D.0
Appendix E. IBM Firewall Related Products E.0
Appendix F. Listing the IBM Firewall Rules F.0
Appendix G. Special Notices G.0
Appendix H. Related Publications H.0

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Publish Date
23 February 1998


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ISBN

073840344X

IBM Form Number
SG24-2577-02

Number of pages
324