Alpine Linux has gained significant popularity in recent years, especially among developers and system administrators looking for a lightweight, secure, and resource-efficient operating system. Its small footprint makes it an excellent choice for containers, embedded systems, and even as a minimalist desktop.
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Firewall Setup on Alpine Linux with Firewalld
Alpine Linux is renowned for its small footprint, security focus, and efficiency, making it a popular choice for containers, embedded devices, and servers where resources are at a premium. Unlike larger distributions, Alpine starts with a bare-bones system, meaning you’ll need to manually configure essential services like a firewall. This article will guide you through setting up a firewall on Alpine Linux using firewalld, a dynamic firewall management tool that simplifies rule configuration.