Springbok Firewall
Instead of manually configuring the same Windows Firewall rules on many different servers, we can import and export Windows firewall settings to transfer them between different servers.
We can also import the firewall rule policy file into a Group Policy Object (GPO) to apply it automatically throughout a whole domain.
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Export Windows Firewall Settings
We can export windows firewall rules with both the graphical user interface (GUI) and command line interface (CLI). First we’ll start with the GUI then cover the CLI.
Graphical User Interface
Open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, right click the top node and select “Export Policy…”
Save the file as a .wfw policy file.
You’ll be advised that the policy successfully exported with a pop up message.
Command Line Interface
This can also be done through the PowerShell or Command Prompt CLI instead with the netsh command, as shown below.
Import Windows Firewall Settings
We can import this file that we have exported to another server where we wish to also have the same set of firewall rules. Again we’ll first start with the GUI solution followed by how to do it in CLI.
Note that importing firewall rules will overwrite all existing firewall configuration and replace it with the exported contents of the .wfw file, you will be advised of this before proceeding in the GUI but not through CLI.
Graphical User Interface
open up Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, right click the top node as before, but this time select “Import Policy…”
You’ll be warned that importing the policy will overwrite all current rules, select yes to proceed.
Next select the .wfw file that was exported previously.
Once the import has completed you’ll be advised by a pop up message.
Command Line Interface
This can also be done through the CLI instead with the netsh command, as shown below.
Note that if you import with the netsh command you will not be warned about overwriting all existing rules like you would be with the GUI.
Summary
As shown we can use either the GUI or CLI to import and export Windows Firewall settings in Windows Server 2016. This allows us to create a set of rules on a single server that we want to deploy elsewhere which is more efficient than implementing the same rules again and again on each server. We can also take this a step further and use group policy to deploy the exported firewall policy files in a domain.
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A view of Springbok from 'Klipkoppie' | |
| Coordinates: 29°40′S17°53′E / 29.667°S 17.883°ECoordinates: 29°40′S17°53′E / 29.667°S 17.883°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Province | Northern Cape |
| District | Namakwa |
| Municipality | Nama Khoi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.56 km2 (14.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,120 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 12,790 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (880/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 4.1% |
| • Coloured | 79.9% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.5% |
| • White | 14.7% |
| • Other | 0.7% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 95.1% |
| • English | 1.7% |
| • Other | 3.2% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | |
| PO box | |
| Area code | 027 |
Springbok is the largest town in the Namaqualand area in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It was called Springbokfontein until 1911, when it was shortened to Springbok.[2] Springbok is located on the N7national route which connects the Cape with Namibia, and at the western end of the N14, which connects it with Upington and Pretoria. It is the main town of the Nama Khoi Local Municipality, which also includes a number of surrounding towns such as Okiep and Nababeep.
The town lies at an elevation of 1,007 metres (3,304 feet) in a narrow valley between the high granite domes of the Klein Koperberge (Small Copper Mountains). This name gives away the reason for the early settlement which gradually turned into a major commercial and administrative centre for copper mining operations in the region. While the town initially developed rapidly, this slowed when rich copper deposits were discovered in Okiep. As the main source of water, Springbok continued to develop as the commercial and administrative centre for different mines in the area.[2] Even though mining activities have dwindled, the town remains an important administrative capital in the region and due to its location a favourite stopover for tourists on their way to Namibia. Today the main income is generated from tourism, mining activities, commerce and farming.
As of 2011, the small town which covers an area of 37.56 km², had a population of 12790. Coloured people make up 79.9% of its residents with Afrikaans being the most widely spoken language.[3]
Flora[edit]
Springbok experiences low levels of air humidity, limited soil moisture and severe sunshine throughout the year. This often arid area is home to seasonal vegetation and drought resistant succulents like the kokerboom which have adapted to the harsh conditions to survive.[4]
What would generally be an unfavourable environment for vegetation, this area experiences high floral diversity. Springbok is especially fascinating since almost half of the plant species here are found nowhere else in the world.[4]
When the winter rain falls, the Goegap Nature Reserve, home to the Hester Malan Wild Flower Garden, with outcrops of granite, is covered in spring flowers like irises and orchids.[4]
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The streets lead off from a central little koppie (hill) which now shows off Namaqualand’s strange flora, such as the almost leafless Quiver tree whose branches were used by San people to hold their arrows. This area is famed for the incredible transformation which occurs every spring, when the near-lifeless scrubland explodes into colour from thousands of flowers hidden in the dry dusty earth, brought to life by winter rains.
History[edit]
The town was founded on the farm Melkboschkuil when the farm was purchased from Kowie Cloete for £750 (£573,000[5] or ZAR6,705,520[6] in 2010) in 1852 so as to establish a copper mine. In 1862 the town of Springbokfontein was laid out. The -fontein (fountain) was dropped in later years.[7]
The 'Klipkoppie' was used during the Second Boer War as a fort by the Boers under General Manie Maritz as it provided an excellent vantage point across the valley. Remains of stone walls inside the koppie can still be seen today. Next to the 'Klipkoppie' is the beautiful Klipkerk (Stone Church) which was built in 1921.
Tourism[edit]
The town’s mining history, flora and connection to the Second Boer War makes it a rich hub of natural and cultural heritage. It is still widely used as a stopover for those traveling between South Africa and Namibia.[2]
Monument Koppie, a small hill situated in the centre of town, remains a historical site and landmark.[4] While most of this area was destroyed by dynamite, planted by a commando, led by General Jan Smuts, some of the remains still stand today.[8]
Copper was first discovered in the area by the Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, in 1685. Blue Mine is believed to mark the origins of commercial mining in South Africa. The area has a blue tinge created when copper reacts with oxygen in the air.[9]
The Goegap Nature Reserve, south-east of the main town, is a conservation area that gets covered in spring flowers. It also the home of several mammalian species like springbok, gemsbok and aardwolf. Throughout the year tourists visit for hikes and mountain biking on the trails and routes across the tranquil land.[9]
Gallery[edit]
Flowering Desert
Goegap Nature Reserve
Springbok at dusk
Springbok from the old cemetery
Blue Mine, Springbok
Namaqua NP3
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References[edit]
- ^ abcd'Main Place Springbok'. Census 2011.
- ^ abc'Springbok (Northern Cape)'. August 5, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^'Census 2011: Main Place: Springbok'. census2011.adrianfrith.com. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ abcd'Search results for 'springbok' Namakwa District Municipality'. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^Measuring Worth, Relative Value of a UK Pound Amount - average earnings, retrieved on the 02/07/2010
- ^XE.com, Universal Currency Converter, retrieved on the 02/07/2010
- ^'Namaqualand municipal tourist information, History of Springbok'. Archived from the original on February 3, 2010. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^Northern Cape: South Africa. Springbok.
- ^ ab'Springbok Info'. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
External links[edit]
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- Media related to Springbok, Northern Cape at Wikimedia Commons
| Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Springbok. |