Yandex cloud OPNsense documentation

OPNsense is an open-source, FreeBSD-based firewall and routing platform. It offers a wide range of features such as:

• Firewall and Network Security: Includes stateful firewall, NAT, and extensive monitoring and reporting tools.
• VPN Support: Provides support for various VPN technologies including IPsec, OpenVPN, and more.
• High Availability: Features like CARP for failover and load balancing.
• Web Proxy and Filtering: Supports proxy servers with filtering capabilities.
• Traffic Shaping and QoS: Manages bandwidth and prioritizes traffic to optimize network performance.
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention: Built-in IDS/IPS features to protect against threats.
• Rich Plugin System: Extendable with numerous plugins to add additional functionalities.

It’s known for its ease of use, robust community support, and regular updates, making it a popular choice for both home and enterprise users.

OPNsense in Yandex Cloud Guides

• Deploying an OPNsense virtual machine in Yandex Cloud - creating and configuring an OPNsense VM in the cloud infrastructure
• Configuring OPNsense as a NAT gateway - NAT instance setup, firewall rules, and traffic routing

Related Sections

• OPNsense in VK Cloud - deploying and configuring OPNsense on the VK Cloud platform
• pfSense in Yandex Cloud - alternative FreeBSD-based firewall for Yandex Cloud