Comprehensive training on firewall rules, NAT, and VPN services.
Advanced features including Multi-WAN, VLANs, high availability, and captive portal.
Practical guidance on system security, monitoring, and package management.

Description

Embark on a thorough journey into pfSense 2.4.4 with this expertly designed course. Begin with an overview of pfSense, exploring its history, use cases, and suitable hardware choices. Move on to preparing and installing pfSense, where you will learn the installation process, menu options, initial configuration, and essential system security practices. Next, delve into pfSense’s robust features and services. Configure firewall rules, schedules, virtual IPs, and understand traffic shaping. Gain proficiency in NAT configuration and various services setup, including detailed modules on VPN services. The course then advances to pfSense’s sophisticated features like multi-WAN support, VLAN configuration, high availability setups, bridging, and captive portal management. Learn to monitor your network and leverage additional packages for enhanced functionality. The final section focuses on managing and maintaining your pfSense setup. Master backup and restore procedures and stay on top of reporting and upgrading your system. By the end of this course, you will have comprehensive skills to deploy, manage, and secure a pfSense-based network.

Who is this book for?

This course is ideal for network administrators, IT professionals, and system administrators with a basic understanding of networking concepts. Prior experience with firewalls and network security is recommended.

What you will learn

Install and configure pfSense 2.4.4 efficiently.
Set up and manage firewall rules, NAT, and VPN services.
Implement advanced features like multi-WAN support and high availability.
Maintain system security, perform regular backups, and restores.
Monitor network activity and leverage additional packages for enhanced functionality.
Strategies for effective management, backup, and system upgrades.

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