Re: iptables corrupt?

From: Christopher Kerr (gingekerr_at_gmail.com)
Date: 09/23/05

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    Christopher Kerr wrote:

    > Bjoeboo wrote:
    >
    >> ok I guess that makes sense.
    >> I assume 'iptables-restore' loads rules into kernel space whereas
    >> iptables-save saves whats in kernel space to a ruleset file?
    >>
    >> My problem is (besides not grasping the workings of iptables) is WHY
    >> when I reboot the machine it comes up with thie same funky ruleset?
    >> But if I 'iptables -F', then do 'service iptables restart' it begins
    >> using the correct ruleset? Where is it finding the funky ruleset? How
    >> do I make the good ruleset at /etc/sysconfig/iptables stick? Even after
    >> boot? ARGGH
    >
    > The saved ruleset is by default in /var/lib/ip[6]tables/rules-save
    >
    > you can turn on and off automatically loading and saving your rules
    > in /etc/conf.d/ip[6]tables

    whoops - I thought I was still in alt.os.linux.gentoo
    if you use gentoo then this is right - otherwise I have no idea

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