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Method and apparatus for managing a firewall

  • US 20030120955A1
  • Filed: 01/06/2003
  • Published: 06/26/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for generating a configuration file for at least one firewall in a network, said network including a plurality of hosts, said method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a definition for a plurality of roles that specify the ability of a host to send and receive packets, wherein each of said roles may be assigned to said hosts independently of a topology of said network, such that said hosts inherit said definitions associated with an assigned role;

    receiving an assignment of said roles to said hosts in said network; and

    generating rules for said hosts based on said assigned roles, said rules determining whether a packet is passed to a destination host.

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