What does NAT stand for and what else is it known by?
NAT: network address translation also known as IP masquerading or IP aliasing
Which ports are enabled by default when you first configure Firewall and why?
Only the ports needed to perform remote administration: Remote Directory Access (625), server admin (687), Secure Shell (22) WHY: These…
If the firewall does not find a specific rule, what rule does it apply?
The default general rule, which denies all TCP connections
What does “Automatically enable mirrored updates” do, if selected?
– make them all available to users who are using your server to Software Update
What does Automatically mirror updates from Apple do, if selected?
– downloads all updates to your server from Apple when they become available
On a network with a Software Update server enabled, in order to prevent users from accessing Apples software update servers (forcing them to use your in-house server) what must you do?
– configure the networks main firewall to block client access to port 63000
Using an in-house Software Updater server has what two advantages over having your users use Apples software update servers?
– allow your local users to use specific updates you choose via the local software update server – reduce the…