iptables on or off?

[UpAllNight]

I've got a new server running a fresh install of Centos 4 and DA (DA installed by DA folks).

After a couple of days on working on moving sites to the server, I did a reboot and could no longer access DA due to iptables not allowing access through port 2222.

DA support suggested turning iptables off via SSH:

service iptables stop

or configuring the server so that iptables never starts:

/sbin/chkconfig iptables off

I would appreciate any comments on whether or not one should be running iptables on a hosting server or not.

[jlasman]

I wouldn't run a server without a firewall; your mileage may vary.

Check these forums for "kiss"; it's a firewall configured to allow DirectAdmin to work; it works by reconfiguring iptables for you.

Jeff

[UpAllNight]

Thanks, I'll check it out. Appreciate your help.

David