How to Install and Uninstall iptables-backend-nft Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: May 13,2024

1. Install "iptables-backend-nft" package

This is a short guide on how to install iptables-backend-nft on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                iptables-backend-nft
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "iptables-backend-nft" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall iptables-backend-nft on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
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3. Information about the iptables-backend-nft package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package iptables-backend-nft:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : iptables-backend-nft
Version : 1.8.7-1.1
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 0 B
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : iptables-1.8.7-1.1.src
Upstream URL : https://netfilter.org/projects/iptables/
Summary : Metapackage to make nft the default backend for iptables/arptables/ebtables
Description :
Installation of this package adds higher priority alternatives (cf.
update-alternatives) that makes the iptables, ip6tables, arptables
and ebtables commands point to a program variant that uses the
nftables kernel interface.