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Linux Masquerade server

I am a certified Novell Netware engineer and Microsoft Windows NT administrator, and I HAVE to install a linux Masquerade server.
My knowledge in linux is VERY minimal, so can you please help with the linux procedures?
The server will be a 386/486 4/8mb ram (please say what configuration is enough for small network - 2/3 users), and will have one nic to connect to the internet, and one will connect it to the lan. Both Of them will be artisoft ae2/ae3 - Full ne2000 compatibles.
Please give an explanation as detailed as you can, because my knowledge in linux is minimal.

I am giving this amount of points (240)* excelleng grade for a answer that will be enough.

Thanks Alot,
Avi Shava
Avi@The-pentagon.com

Novell Netware Administrator
Windows NT Administrator
Web Designer

avish

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avish

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Adjusted points to 240

jhance

First, the hardware configuration. Which is it 386 or 486? 4MB or 8MB? While linux will run on a 386/4MB, it's not pretty. For any practical use, I'd recommend nothing less than 486-66 with 16MB RAM.

As far as linux itself, probably the easiest to install and get up and running would be RedHat. Get a copy of the release on CDROM and you can have it installed and running in 30 minutes or less. The RedHat distribution includes the IP masquerading/proxy software so it's easy to install as well.

Here is a link to the documentation on setting up IP-Masquerading:

http://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/mini/IP-Masquerade

If what you REALLY want to do is setup a firewall/proxy, this document is helpful:

http://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/Firewall-HOWTO.html

avish

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I can buy or 386 or 386 4/8 mb, but I prefer to buy the minimum i need. This server should be only Masquerade server.
I donwload all redhat 5 linux (270 mb.) but it does not include the server. When Can i download only the server?

t2pp

The answer from Jhance is an excellect response to your question. As all good Novell Netware Administrators, Windows NT Administrators and Web Designers know, you need to RTFM! You cannot except a complete answer to this question here. Some basic understanding of Linux is required. Good luck.

jhance

The firewall and IP masquerading sutff is included in the linux kernel and after you install it you will need to build a new kernel with that stuff turned on. RedHat makes this very easy but you will have to read the docs.

If you read the file at http://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/mini/IP-Masquerade it talks about the IPFWADM firewall administration program. This might not be included in the RedHat downloadable (but is on the CDROM). You can get it as described in the document:

· Ipfwadm 2.3 or newer available from
ftp://ftp.xos.nl/pub/linux/ipfwadm/ipfwadm-2.3.tar.gz

avish

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I already sucessfully installed linux.
As I know, I have to install:
1. connect the server to the internet.
2. connect the server to the intranet.
3. Install the Masquerade server.
I downloaded the file, readed the documentation, but I steel have problems with the installation of the internet/intranet connectivity. The docs included help me only to install it on slip/ppp service.
I have to install it into a network connected in frame relay.

As first step, Please help me installing the cards (not phisicly!), including where I set up the protocols.

Thanks Alot,
Avi

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avish

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thanks alot!!! I created it

ehm.. disregard the /usr/local/sbin/sshd line tho! it is my secureshell deamon! :)