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Is there a good reason to use both iptables and tcp_wrappers?

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I've taken over administering some machines with no context about their configuration. Some are using iptables. Some are using tcp_wrappers (ie. /etc/hosts.allow). Some are using both. They're all inconsistently configured. In many cases iptables and tcp_wrappers appear to have redundant rules. In one case they're conflicting. This is a maintenance nightmare and I'm inclined to switch to using just one system. Before I do so I thought I'd ask, are there situations where it is appropriate to use both on the same machine?
Asked by Schwern (111 rep)
Jan 21, 2018, 01:58 AM
Last activity: Feb 11, 2018, 01:13 PM