@Multipath , ipcop can be virtualization, but it would not be same as Ipcop in standalone pc.
@author : ipcop is designed to work as Firewalll, its not like normal OS, ipcop cant be installed on top of any linux server, it has be dedicated.,
to get this kid of service in Centos
traffic shaping, : yes but you need Thirparty software
spamassasin, yes, again you need to install spamassasin software by your self
dhcp,: yes, download dhcp server
firewall, : use iptables, but if you need robust firewall, then you need to implement some third party software, or you will have to write robust iptables rules which is quite impossible , you have to iptables expert for that.
vpn, : yes, install open vpn
snort, : install this software by your self
the web interface. : install webmin you wiil get nice server admin web interface
remember : purpose of ipcop and Centos is totaly different. ipcop is to desing to work a firewall
if you have security conecern i would of say, keep ipcop as its,
install vmware in Centos, and then install as many as OS you want in centos ( as long as you have enough ram)
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by: MultipathPosted on 2009-03-31 at 16:01:19ID: 24034655
Hve you considered the option of using virtualisation and virtualising ipcop on the server. This would keep you with a setup you are comfortable with and give you the ability to consolidate the machines. The overhead would be small about 256 mg of RAM and a gig of drive space. Also I would take a look at the free version of Astaro it will give you a lot more functionality in hte home version and is free.