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Title: New setup - what cron jobs should one run?
Post by: kss on September 30, 2020, 05:42:08 am

I am wondering if there is a setup guide somewhere that instructs new users what cron jobs they should be running once the firewall is up and running... I am thinking services such as GeoIP blocking, checking for firmware updates, etc.

Any suggestions on "must have" cron jobs for a fairly vanilla installation? Thanks.

Title: Re: New setup - what cron jobs should one run?
Post by: bartjsmit on September 30, 2020, 10:21:33 am

None. Follow OPNsense on twitter and monitor these forums for issues before you upgrade production firewalls.

Bart...

Title: Re: New setup - what cron jobs should one run?
Post by: errored out on February 02, 2021, 09:55:12 am

The FW is able to enter some jobs for you.  Case in point, suricata needs its rules updated.  When you use the package and configure it, the FW automatically inserts a cron job to update the definitions for you. 

You can also create your own if needed,  (it can get a little complex) but that is not recommended for someone in your position. 

In the chance you want to have a schedule reboot, backup, and a few other things that you may want, check out what options are listed.