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NixOS also uses VMs to continuously validate functionality of the system. [https://nixos.org/manual/nixos/unstable/index.html#sec-writing-nixos-tests NixOS Manual - Writing Tests Chapter] covers this.
NixOS also uses VMs to continuously validate functionality of the system. [https://nixos.org/manual/nixos/unstable/index.html#sec-writing-nixos-tests NixOS Manual - Writing Tests Chapter] covers this.


==== Networking ====
These are features which improve system security in relation to the world outside of the system.
===== Firewall =====
NixOS includes a simple stateful firewall. Iblocks incoming connections and other unexpected packets and is enabled by default.
* [https://nixos.org/manual/nixos/unstable/index.html#sec-firewall NixOS Manual - Networking Chapter: Firewall]
* [https://nixos.org/manual/nixos/unstable/options.html#opt-networking.firewall.enable NixOS Manual - Options: networking.firewall.enable]


== Nix official references ==
== Nix official references ==