Re: Iptables->Firewalld Upgrade: Really Necessary?

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On 7/20/19 6:20 AM, Tim Evans wrote:
> I've been running an CentOS 6.x firewall/NAT router, using iptables for many years.  My
> very simple iptables ruleset is based on the venerable Oskar Andreasson tutorial
> (https://www.frozentux.net/iptables-tutorial/iptables-tutorial.html).
>
> I'm planning on upgrading that system to Fedora 30, and am wondering if I really, really
> need to figure out how to port my iptables ruleset to work with firewalld.  Other than
> the need to be up to date (I am originally from Kansas City), what're the advantages of
> firewalld?
>
> Installing F30, adding iptables and my current ruleset, and disabling firewalld looks
> very simple and quick. Why shouldn't I do it?
>
> If necessary, I can post an anonymized copy of the iptables ruleset on pastbin, but
> really looking for higher level advice.
>

Not necessary.  But not everything you'll need will be installed by default.

You'll need iptables-services:

Description  : iptables services for IPv4 and IPv6
             :
             : This package provides the services iptables and ip6tables that have
             : been split out of the base package since they are not active by
             : default anymore.

At the very least.  (Actually, that may be all that you'll need)



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