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I hear Iptables is a great tool once you master it. However most documentation I have come across is quite complicated.<br />
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I am looking for some straight forward resources I can use to learn Iptables
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I hear Iptables is a great tool once you master it. However most documentation I have come across is quite complicated.

I am looking for some straight forward resources I can use to learn Iptables

What is a good resource if one wishes to master Iptables?

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