There is one difference between the Netra and an "ordinary Sun WS". The
last time I heard, you could buy Netra ONLY from a Sun reseller. The
"hook" for Netra is a "plug-and-play" Internet connection, i.e. an hour
after your Netra arrives you can be connected to the Internet without
having to invest in all the training and study on what that means and
also without an appreciation of the fact that then, the Internet is
also connected to YOU.
**** cjolley @
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On Fri, 24 Feb 1995, Georg Chytil wrote:
> >
> > Our corporation is currently considering various Internet Servers &
> > Firewall machines/software. I just recently saw a flyer on a new product
> > from SUN microsystems; the Netra Internet Server with optional firewall
> > software, (Firewall-1 software from CheckPoint Corp.). Even though I
> > understand this is a new product, has anyone had any experience with it
> > or opinions on the product ?
> >
>
> These are two different pair of shoes :
>
> The Netra is a moreorless ordinary Sun WS with some enhanced features
> for easy installation, and some additionals whistles, e.g. a pcnfsd onboard.
> IMHO this machine is more suited as a departmental server for a LAN of PCs
> or similiar, not as a firewall. No filtering per se included.
>
> Enters Firewall-1 : consists of a kernel module which does filtering
> in&outbound, and a management system ( X11 ), which allows to
> configure several machines filters on the fly. Quite fancy interface,
> allows grouping of machines, logging, alert & all that stuff.
> Quite pricey as well IMHO :-) ...
>
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