Debian + ipcop virtual machine question

[Awal]

I would like to turn my server (which runs ubuntu now) into a debian (or ubuntu or other *nix) server and have a ipcop virtual machine. What would be the best way to do this? Or is it possible to install like the smoothwall (or ipcop etc) interface on debian or ubuntu?

Thanks in advance

 

[spacekeeter]

In my testing a virtual firewall appliance yielded terrible results. Check specs below my main rig isn't very powerful but your mileage may very. Also check this out http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1232873&highlight=firewalls

As far as porting over the Smoothie WebGui to your Debian box, it might be easier to straight up run IPTables and control traffic that way. This guide is a little old but it should point you in the right direction http://www.aboutdebian.com/firewall.htm