Re: favorite group's vote

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 12/01/04 

Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 21:08:26 -0500

Marcia wrote:
> Hi! I've been trying to research some firewall/vpn/ids appliances
> that would provide one additional layer of protection between our
> router and SBS box (isa2000). I've looked at
> WatchGuard, Symantec, and SonicWall.
>
> What do some of you currently use? What is the pros and cons of it?
>
> What is the "best bet" device?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Marcia

Sonicwall, hands down. Both Symantec and Watchguard make me want to pull my
hair out, light it on fire, pour brandy over it, and ingest the results.

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