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diff --git a/debian/README.Debian b/debian/README.Debian new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7f13097 --- /dev/null +++ b/debian/README.Debian @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +How to start +============ + +The nftables Debian package gives you access to the 'nft' utility. +There is another component, in the kernel, which is the nf_tables subsystem. +From the nft utility you control which rules are loaded into the kernel. + +The Debian package comes with some example ruleset you may use as a starting +point. Check them at /usr/share/doc/nftables/examples/ + +Extensive online documentation is available at: + + https://wiki.nftables.org + +The default rules file in debian is /etc/nftables.conf + +Some basic commands +=================== + +Try these basic commands to know more about nftables on your machine: + +user@debian:~$ sudo nft list ruleset +user@debian:~$ sudo nft flush ruleset +user@debian:~$ sudo nft add table inet filter +user@debian:~$ sudo nft add chain inet filter input { type filter hook input priority 0 \; policy drop } +user@debian:~$ sudo nft add rule inet filter input ct state established counter accept +user@debian:~$ sudo nft list ruleset + +System service (auto-load at boot) +================================== + +This package includes a pre-configured systemd service file which you can +optionally enable to auto-load your firewall at boot time. + +user@debian:~$ sudo systemctl enable nftables.service + +Migrating from iptables +======================= + +Please read the docs at: + + https://wiki.nftables.org/wiki-nftables/index.php/Moving_from_iptables_to_nftables |