Re: Firewall Configuration Issue

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Gurumaster writes....
> 
> 
> 
> I just installed RH 8 and updated everything using up2date. I am new to
> Linux so please be patient with me if I use the wrong terminology or
> misunderstand.
> 
> I am attempting to host web services (HTTP, FTP) and therefore during set
> up
> chose the firewall to be set to Medium with HTTP and FTP services availab
> le.
> However, when I checked the settings after install they were set to High
> with no customization. I have attempted to change these settings several
> times and the configuration always reverts back to High with no
> customization.

This is very misleading and a very commonly asked question.
The tool does not show the current state of the firewall
when you load it.  It just defaults to high, for selection.
If you set it to medium, it is medium even though
it say high the next time.

> 
> Questions: What am I doing wrong? How do I change these settings so that
> they will maintain?
> 
> I appreciate any assistance offered.
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> gurumaster@hotmail.com



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