Chapter 1. Building the Network You Need
PF, the OpenBSD Packet Filter subsystem, is one of the finest tools available for taking control of your network. Before diving into the specifics of how to make your network the fine-tuned machinery of your dreams, please read this chapter. It introduces basic networking terminology and concepts, provides some PF history, and gives you an overview of what you can expect to find in this book.
Your Network: High Performance, Low Maintenance, and Secure
If this heading accurately describes your network, you’re most likely reading this for pure entertainment, and I hope you will enjoy the rest of the book. If, ...
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