Ultimate Practical Guide to pfSense: Zero to Hero

master the pfsense

What you'll learn

• learn pfSense from scratch
• extensive labs and setups from simple config to IDS/IPS
• gain experience with pfSense
• assignments that will familiarize you with configuration

Requirements

No experience needed, its novice friendly, however some networking knowledge is desired

Description

As a freelance network engineer, I've noticed the growing popularity of pfSense, and it's clear why—its intuitive design makes it both accessible and efficient. By the end of this course, you’ll see for yourself how versatile and user-friendly pfSense can be.

In creating this course, my goal was to focus on the most widely-used protocols and technologies in practical, real-world scenarios. Every topic covered here is based on requests and requirements I've encountered with my clients.

Upon completing this course, you will gain the following skills:

• Become familiar with pfSense services and features
• Set up a pfSense system from scratch
• Understand and configure various interface types and their applications
• Implement firewall rules effectively
• Grasp the different types of NAT and their optimal use cases
• Configure VPN solutions like IPSec, OpenVPN, and WireGuard
• Understand and configure Multi-WAN for enhanced redundancy
• Prioritize network traffic with traffic shaping and manage bandwidth using traffic limiters
• Comprehend high availability requirements and setup
• Configure an IDS/IPS firewall for added security
• Block ads and malicious sites to secure your network

Additionally, we'll explore advanced routing with an extra topology that includes OSPF/BGP implementation using FRR.

Throughout the course, we’ll use a single evolving network topology to demonstrate how these technologies integrate. Each lesson builds on the previous one, allowing you to apply new knowledge progressively as the network configuration becomes more intricate.

To maximize your learning experience, I encourage you to follow along with the configurations. Hands-on practice is invaluable for deepening your understanding.

Please note, this course focuses on practical configuration steps and usage of pfSense rather than the theoretical underpinnings of each technology. For detailed information on setting up GNS3 or other installation methods, please refer to my additional course covering these topics.

I look forward to guiding you through this journey with pfSense and helping you develop a robust skill set for your professional toolkit.

Who this course is for:

Beginner Network engineer or experienced