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Running unsupported services on Sophos UTM 9 OS

I would like to explore running additional services on my home Sophos UTM 9 installation, like custom web reports or a media server. I am able to install and start services on the Sophos box, but can't connect to them without doing SSH tunneling. How can I open additional ports on the Sophos box to connect to services I install on it?

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darrellr over 8 years ago

This is a terrible idea. Anything you add will likely decrease the effectiveness of the firewall. With so many free options for virtualization (docker, KVM/QEMU, vbox, vmware, etc.) just spin up something on another box.
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darrellr over 8 years ago

This is a terrible idea. Anything you add will likely decrease the effectiveness of the firewall. With so many free options for virtualization (docker, KVM/QEMU, vbox, vmware, etc.) just spin up something on another box.
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StephenSchaub over 8 years ago in reply to darrellr

Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question. I appreciate your thoughts and can understand your view. However, 'just spin up something on another box' has its own set of costs and associated management issues that I would like to avoid.

To clarify my request, I'm wanting to open LAN-facing ports, not WAN-facing ports.
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BAlfson over 8 years ago in reply to StephenSchaub

Stephen, the UTM can run virtualized. UTM Linux is not a full implementation. Not only are the bare minimum capabilities needed for the UTM the only ones included, but they are often older versions that have been vetted as "secure." Darrell's advice is worth a lot more than you paid for it![;)]

Cheers - Bob
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StephenSchaub over 8 years ago in reply to BAlfson

Thanks for contributing to the dialog, Bob!
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