IT Network Security: Firewall Configuration and Virtualization Report

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of IT network security, encompassing various aspects such as ACS policies, firewall configuration, and virtualization techniques. The report begins by outlining ACS policies and guidelines, detailing the role of firewalls in securing network traffic, and discussing virtualization software and organizational requirements. It then delves into the practical aspects of firewall configuration and testing, including the setup of virtual machines using VMware server and the installation and configuration of smooth firewall and IPCop firewall. The report also explores the benefits of virtualization in desktop and server environments, clarifying the concepts of virtual machines and virtualization, and discussing backup and restore procedures for virtual machines. The assignment demonstrates practical skills in network security and virtualization technologies.