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Installing and Configuring OPNsense on Proxmox VE: A Hands-On Virtual Firewall Guide

By IT From Zero November 2, 2026

Hands-on guide to virtualizing OPNsense on Proxmox VE. Learn how to configure Linux Bridges, eliminate FreeBSD VirtIO packet drop issues, and benchmark inter-VLAN performance.

Linux

How to Install and Configure nftables on Linux: A Complete iptables Replacement

By IT From Zero October 23, 2026

Learn how to configure nftables to replace iptables on Linux. Boost network performance with modern syntax, set up NAT, and prevent SSH brute-force attacks automatically.

Network

A Guide to tcpreplay on Linux: Capture, Modify, and Replay Packets to Test Firewalls and IDS/IPS

By IT From Zero October 14, 2026

A practical guide to using tcpreplay and tcprewrite on Linux to replay pcap files, rewrite packet headers, and benchmark or validate Firewalls, Snort, and Suricata.

Network

How to Configure conntrackd with Keepalived on Linux: Seamless Firewall Session Synchronization

By IT From Zero October 14, 2026

Configure conntrackd alongside Keepalived to synchronize Linux conntrack tables for seamless firewall failover, preserving active TCP and SSH sessions without drops.

Database

Defeating SQL Injection in MySQL Production using ProxySQL Firewall

By IT From Zero September 26, 2026

A guide to configuring ProxySQL Firewall for MySQL Production. Learn how to use Query Rules to block SQL Injection and set up secure query whitelisting.

Virtualization

Blocking Country IPs on Proxmox VE with IPSet: Optimizing Firewall and Performance

By IT From Zero August 21, 2026

Learn how to use IPSet on Proxmox VE Firewall to block bulk country IP ranges. Optimize system performance and effectively protect VMs from brute-force attacks.

VMware

Mastering ESXi Firewall with esxcli: From Manual Administration to Automation

By IT From Zero August 13, 2026

Managing ESXi Firewall via GUI is slow and error-prone. Learn to use esxcli to open ports, block IPs, and professionally automate VMware host security.

Centos

Mastering nftables on CentOS Stream 9: Replacing iptables for Optimized Firewall Performance

By IT From Zero July 26, 2026

Say goodbye to iptables; nftables is the new standard on CentOS Stream 9. Learn how to optimize your firewall using Sets and Verdict Maps for better system performance.

Network

Transparent Linux Bridge Firewall with nftables: Network Control Without Changing IPs or Topology

By IT From Zero July 16, 2026

A transparent firewall using Linux bridge and nftables lets you control all network traffic without changing IP addresses or the existing topology. The ideal solution when you need to add security to a production system without causing downtime or reconfiguring any running servers.

Network

XDP Linux: Building an Ultra-Fast Packet Filter at the Driver Layer to Block DDoS

By IT From Zero July 2, 2026

XDP (eXpress Data Path) processes and filters packets directly at the NIC driver layer — before they enter the kernel stack — making it 10 to 100 times faster than iptables. This guide covers everything from writing an eBPF program in C, compiling and loading it into the kernel, to managing a real-time IP blocklist with BPF Maps and Python.