Specifications

Logging in as fwadmin
After installation, the system boots to the graphical login. Log in here as the
user fwadmin and use the corresponding password. The desktop of the user
fwadmin opens.
Starting the Firewall Administration System
This is a client and server system, consisting of the GUI and the fasd server
daemon. The fasd (fas daemon) manages the various configurations, makes
modifications, and checks entries for correctness. The front-end accepts user
data and forwards it to the server. Communication between the front-end
and the back-end functions in this version via the normal network socket.
Start the FAS from the icon on the desktop (Figure 3.1), by selecting it from
the ‘K’ menu, or by entering fas or FAS at a command line.
Figure 3.1: FAS Icon
Using the FAS
Initial Login
When logging in for the first time, a dialog appears in which to create a new
configuration. Enter the name of the configuration and a comment (see Fig-
ure 3.2 on the next page). Then see an overview of the modules.
Creating User Accounts
Logged in as the user fwadmin, you can now set up other user accounts.
To do this, choose ‘Session’ ➝ ‘Account’ ➝ ‘Create Login’. A dialog as in
Figure 3.3 on page 36) opens.
Enter a new user name and a password. The user name must be at least five
characters in length. The password must be between five and eight charac-
ters in length. This password protects the configuration of the SuSE Firewall
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