I have a simple question that may require a very long answer.

Basically I want to put my local network and database (all my information is stored here and is on my LAN not connected to the internet very critical information) online. I have a T-1 line hooked into a router and I have just purchased a Watchgaurd Firewall. I have not set the Firewall up and would like to know if anyone has any experience setting a Watchguard up (I heard it is closely related to the Cisco setup) ?

Another question I have is that after I set it up what do I do? I mean what are the good network practices. I have read a bunch and have a very good idea on what I should do ("by the book") but what is the experience that the users here have experienced.


- Adiz