Hello, I would like some direction on use of pfSense in one bare-metal computer with a few virtual machines also installed. Basically I would like to know what pitfalls I may encounter with doing this. While I understand that there is no perfect way to isolate the VMs from each other, given the limitations of the project I would like to more fully explain the risks of doing so and how best to avoid these. Thank you for your guidance in this matter.
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pfSense use in VM best practices
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@FLM,
If you're running multiple VMs to use with a virtualized pfSense box on the same hypervisor. I would suggest using vlans with pfSense box. Make multiple virtual adapters you pfSense box, representing different VLANs. Then put your VMs into the proper VM.
for pfSense ...
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Make one of the adapters connect to your OUTSIDE....if possible directly to the internet facing router outside for internet connectivity.
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Make another adapter(s) one that connect to your LAN(s)...then put all the VMs on the same virtual switch within that VLAN.
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make another adapter one that connects to your DMZ...
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if you're intending to connect this to a physical network, make another adapter do that
I would begin there.
Cordially,
Ronnie Wong
Edutainer Manager, ACI Learning [ITPRO]
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Thank you Mr. Wong! Other than the pfSense course that I already reviewed, are there some other video episodes or internet references I could study to help me with the configuration?
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@FLM,
no sure, you probably will find them if you search for them using your favorite search engine. I used to visit the community forums for pfSense often.
Cordially,
Ronnie Wong
Edutainer Manager, ACI Learning [ITPRO]
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