Snort FAQ/Wiki
This is the official Snort FAQ/Wiki repository. It was moved from the Snort.org site to Github to allow people to contribute to it through pull requests.
To checkout all the files:
git clone git://github.com/vrtadmin/snort-faq.git
FAQ Pages
What is the relationship between Snort and Cisco?
I'm not receiving alerts in Snort
I'm receiving an error regarding IP Datagram length, what is the problem?
My Snort log is an empty file, what could be the cause?
Can I have help with my homework?
What is the list of Snort Supported OSes
I'm a Cisco Partner Purchasing a Subscription For a Customer
Lists
What is the mailing list etiquette?
How do I submit questions about Snort?
How do I ask a good question on the Snort list?
Snort.org
What if I do not wish to register?
Will my information be shared with any other parties or used for marketing?
How can I provide feedback or suggestions for the site?
Rules
What are Snort Subscriber Rule Set?
Why are rules commented out by default?
Resolving Flowbit Dependancies
What are the differences in the rule sets?
Snort Subscriber Rule Set Subscription
What does having a Snort Subscriber Rule Set subscription entitle me to?
Do I have to subscribe to receive the Snort Subscriber Rule Set?
How much does a subscription cost?
If I purchase a subscription, can I deploy the rules on more than one sensor?
Can I use tools such as PulledPork to manage the subscription?
Where do I go to subscribe to the Snort Subscriber Rule Set?
Can I receive an invoice for my Snort.org purchase?
Ways to purchase a Snort Subscription
Where do I read about the refund policy?
Licensing
What is the Snort Subscriber Rule Set License Agreement?/
What is the Snort Integrator License?
How is the Snort software licensed?
Why are the rules licensed separately from the software?
What license is used if I contribute code for the Snort Engine?
What license is used if I contribute a rule for Snort?
Docs
All the READMEs from the Snort tarball are uploaded here for simple indexing and reading.