Proxy Servers Setup

[quackers]

I havent got to do this yet, but i've a feeling it might be on the cards in the future so i thought i'd ask in advance

If i had to setup a proxy server to monitor web browsing, blocking sites etc.

1) What sort of hardware do you need for this? Can it be a decent spec pc?
2) What is the best software to use?
3) Is it hard to implement?

Ta all

 

[quackers]

Looks a good bit of kit that, will this give you reports on what ip/machine has been browsing etc?

 

[quackers]

Thanks for all the replies guys, i'll have a proper look at the software that has been recommended.

Where exactly do you place the proxy server in the network?

 

[quackers]

Ok for the sake of this thread, were would you place the proxy server in this made up network?

net cloud -> modem/router -> Hardware Firewall -> Switch -> Internal network (1 server, 3 pc's)

Would you have inbetween the firewall and switch?

Sorry didnt have time to make a fancy visio diagram

 

[quackers]

Hamesy, so a pc with two nics. One connected to the firewall and one connected to the internal switch?

 

[quackers]

Thanks mate It doesnt sound too difficult to implement

 

[quackers]

Thanks atomiser, i'll have a look at that distro. It's only for future reference, i'm just interested to see what sort of setups people have.