Re: Firewalls - Reviewed

From: neophite (jpbaca02_at_comcast.net)
Date: 06/15/05


Date: 15 Jun 2005 09:42:05 -0700

I realize that smtp (MX) and NS (DNS) have nothing to do with the
firewall, but for ease of adminstration and security, it would be
extremely handy to have a box that provides all these features on one
box.
I also understand DNS and it's functionality, however, it's not true
that it runs specifically on the inside to forward outside. I need a
NS on the outside because I am "primary" for my domain, therefore the
need to have a secured DNS server on the outside of my firewall, or
part of the firewall.
Same goes for my SMTP traffic. I host my MX record, therefore need a
secure SMTP server on the outside.



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