How to setup, configure and manage Linux firewall, web proxy, DHCP, DNS, time server, and VPN solution with a strong Open Source Learn how to install, configure, and manage your IPCop on Use IPCop Linux server as a web proxy, DHCP, DNS, time servers, and VPN Advanced add-on management In Detail IPCop is a source of strong, open, Linux-based firewall distribution for primarily Small Office Or Home (SOHO) networks, although it can be used in larger networks. After introducing and explaining the basics of firewalls and networks and why they are important, the book moves on to cover using IPCop, from installing it, through configuring, to the features of more advanced, such as configuring IPCop to work as an IDS, VPN and use it to bandwidth management. Chapter 2 introduces the IPCop package itself, discussing how IPCop red / orange / blue / green interfaces into the network topology. Then include the configuration of IPCop in other common roles, such as from a web proxy, DHCP, DNS, time, and the VPN server. Chapter 3 covers three sample scenarios where we learn how to deploy IPCop, how IPCop interfaces connect to one another and to the overall network. Chapter 4 covers installing IPCop. This explains the system configuration required to run IPCop, and explains the configuration required to get IPCop and running. In Chapter 5, we will learn how to use various tools IPCop provides us to administrate, operate, troubleshoot, and monitor our IPCop firewall Chapter 6 begins by explaining the need for IDS in our system and then goes on to explain how to use Snort IDS with IPCop. This chapter also includes configuration Squid web proxy and caching system. Chapter 9 focuses on a variety of add-ons available to configure IPCop to meet our needs. Chapter 10 covers IPCop security risks, and security patch management and audit tool and a few tests. Chapter 11 outlines the support IPCop users have in the form of mailing lists and IRC. Who is this book written for? Anyone interested in securing their networks with IPCop - from those new to networking and firewalls, to networking and IT Professionals with previous experience of IPCop.