How to Install iptables-persistent software package in Debian 8 (Jessie)

How to Install iptables-persistent software package in Debian 8 (Jessie)

iptables-persistent software package provides boot-time loader for netfilter rules, iptables plugin, you can install in your Debian 8 (Jessie) by running the commands given below on the terminal,

$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install iptables-persistent 

iptables-persistent is installed in your system.

Make ensure the iptables-persistent package were installed using the commands given below,

$ sudo dpkg-query -l | grep iptables-persistent *

You will get with iptables-persistent package name, version, architecture and description in a table

iptables-persistent package basic information:

Distro Debian 8 jessie
Section Administration Utilities
Package iptables-persistent
Version 1.0.3+deb8u1
Description boot-time loader for netfilter rules, iptables plugin
Sub Section Admin


See Also, How to uninstall or remove iptables-persistent software package from Debian 8 (Jessie)?