Issue 8.1: Configure FirewallD

[AhmadMWaddah]

Issue 8.1: Configure FirewallD

VM

VM 1: Jump Host / Main Practice Server

Scenario

You need to configure the firewall on a web server to allow HTTP traffic and a custom application port (8080) while maintaining security best practices.

Objectives

1. Install firewalld if not already installed
2. Start and enable the firewalld service
3. Verify the default zone is 'public'
4. Open the standard HTTP service (port 80) in the public zone
5. Open a custom TCP port 8080 in the public zone
6. Make all changes permanent
7. Reload the firewall to apply permanent settings
8. Verify that the services and ports are properly configured

Requirements

• Use FirewallD commands exclusively
• Configure both service and custom port
• Make changes permanent
• Verify configuration