We are not running the application on the firewall.  It is running behind
the firewall.  However, I need to setup a rule to all say, any
specific-server tcp-1234 accept long.

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> What do you mean by safely?  So as not to conflict with existing
> applications or ports that are less likely to allow breaches into the
> machine or network?
>
> If it's the former, there is an RFC that list all the well known ports.
> There are LOT of services so perhaps you might want to think about what
> services you might want to use and avoid their ports.
>
> If it's the latter then you should use unprivileged ports(ports over
1024).
>
> The bigger question is why would you want to run applications on your
> firewall?  This is a VERY BAD IDEA.
>
>
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> From: Ivan Fox [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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> What are the ports that we can *safely* used on the firewall by home-grown
> application programs?  Any suggestions/pointers are appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ivan
>
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