Re: what might be safe limit for iptable ?

["Eric Furman" <ericfurman () fastmail net>]

It would be most helpful to you to ask this question
on an iptables mailing list.

On Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:47 +0530, "J. Bakshi" <bakshi12 () gmail com> wrote:
> Hello list,
>
> I have a question in my mind during the configuration process of my
> firewall. "limit" option is used to accept the ( safe, defined by us )
> limit and we can drop everything else beyond that. And here I wounder to
> know the "safe" limit for different services.
>
> What might be the acceptable safe limit for ?
>
> 1> A very busy webserver ( port 80)
> 2> email
> 3> squid
>
> Please suggest
> Thanks
>
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In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate.  We look at how SSL works, how 
it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, 
install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are 
highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates.

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