How to Install Firezone on OpenSUSE Latest

Firezone is a security-focused web application firewall (WAF) that helps protect websites from attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS). In this tutorial, we will guide you on the step-by-step process of installing Firezone on OpenSUSE latest version.

Prerequisites

• A system running OpenSUSE Latest
• Root access to the system
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Download the Firezone package

Firezone is not available in the OpenSUSE software repository, but you can download the package directly from the Firezone website.

1. Open your web browser and navigate to https://www.firez.one/downloads.
2. Download the appropriate version of the Firezone package for your system (32/64-bit).
3. Save the package in a directory of your choice.

Step 2: Install the Firezone Package

1. Open the terminal application on your OpenSUSE system.
2. Navigate to the directory where you saved the Firezone package using the 'cd' command.

 cd /path/to/firezone/package/

3. Run the following command to install Firezone using zypper package manager.

   sudo zypper install ./{firezone_package_name_here}.rpm
   

4. The installation process will start, and the system will prompt you to confirm the installation. Type 'y' and press the Enter key to proceed.

You are about to do something potentially harmful.
To continue type in the phrase 'Yes, do as I say!'
?: Yes, do as I say!

5. Once the installation is complete, the next step is to start the Firezone service. Run the following command:

sudo systemctl start firezone

6. You can verify the status of the Firezone service by running:

sudo systemctl status firezone

If the service is active and running, you will see a message similar to the following:

● firezone.service - Firezone WAF service
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/firezone.service; enabled; vendor preset: disabled)
Active: active (running) since Fri 2021-09-03 16:35:19 CEST; 13min ago

Congratulations! Now Firezone is installed on your OpenSUSE system.

Step 3: Configure and Use Firezone

To configure and use Firezone, you will need to access the Firezone web interface from your web browser.

1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000
2. The system will prompt you to create a new account. Fill in the required information and create an account.
3. Once you are logged in, you can configure and manage your Firezone instance from the web interface.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have explained how to install Firezone on openSUSE latest version from the Firezone website. Firezone is a powerful WAF that adds an extra layer of protection to your website by blocking malicious traffic. If you follow the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can have Firezone up and running on your OpenSUSE system in no time.

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