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Firewalld

Firewalld is a firewall management tool for Linux operating systems that provides dynamic, runtime-configurable firewall settings. It allows users to manage network traffic rules, zones, and services to enhance security by controlling incoming and outgoing connections based on predefined policies.

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About Firewalld

Firewalld was created in 2011 to provide a more flexible and dynamic approach to managing firewall settings on Linux systems. It aimed to replace the older iptables service by offering a more user-friendly interface and the ability to change rules without restarting the firewall. The tool was developed as part of the Fedora project to enhance security management for users.

Firewalld's strengths include its dynamic configuration capabilities, ease of use, and integration with modern Linux distributions. Weaknesses involve a steeper learning curve for those unfamiliar with its concepts and potential performance overhead compared to more lightweight solutions. Competitors include iptables, nftables, and UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall).

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A Firewalld expert must have skills in Linux system administration, familiarity with network protocols and services, proficiency in command-line interface (CLI) usage, understanding of firewall concepts and rules, experience with iptables and nftables, and the ability to troubleshoot network security issues effectively.

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