Linode Interfaces and Firewall Templates (BETA)
4 months ago
This release introduces Linode Interfaces and firewall templates.
Linode Interfaces offer an alternative to the existing Configuration Profile Interfaces for Linode networking. Both interface types support the creation of Public, VPC and VLAN network interfaces, but they differ in the following ways:
- Interface management location. Configuration Profile interfaces are managed through the Configuration tab, while Linode Interfaces are integrated directly into the Linode’s networking settings in the Network tab.
- Power settings You can create, delete, or update Linode Interface addresses only when the Linode is powered off. This ensures a clear and reliable association between the Linode and its network interface settings. Configuration Profile Interfaces do not require the Linode to be powered off to make changes. However, any changes will only take effect after the Linode is rebooted.
- Cloud Firewall integration. You can assign a Cloud Firewall directly to a Linode Interface. Firewall templates are available for both VPC and public interfaces, and include pre-configured protection rules. For Configuration Profile Interfaces, Cloud Firewalls are assigned at the Linode level, and the same firewall rules apply to all non-VLAN interfaces in the profile.
- Support for Linodes and LKE. Linode interfaces are supported on standard Linodes, but not on Linodes within an LKE cluster. If you're using LKE Cluster Linodes, please continue using Configuration Profile interfaces for your setup.
Learn more about Linode Interfaces and Firewall Templates
You can refer to the following sections for details on how to create and mange Linode interfaces and firewall templates.
Compute
- Create a Linode (using Linode interfaces (BETA) or Configuration profile interfaces) — New
- Networking interfaces — New
- Manage Linode Interfaces — New
- Upgrade Configuration Profile interfaces to Linode interfaces — New
- Automatically configure networking (Network Helper) — Updated
- Manage IP addresses on a Linode — Updated
Networking
Cloud Firewalls
- Linode Cloud Firewalls — Updated
- Getting started with Cloud Firewalls — Updated
- Create a Cloud Firewall — Updated
- Manage firewall rules — Updated
- Apply firewall rules to a Linode, Linode Interface (Beta), or NodeBalancer — Updated
- Delete a Cloud Firewall — Updated
VPC
- Compatible with Cloud Firewalls — Updated
- Remove a service from a subnet — Updated
- Assign a Compute Instance to a VPC — Updated
- Configure a firewall for the forward proxy instance or network interfaces — Updated