notes/projects/OPNsense/STANDARDS/Monthly-Time.md

OPNsense Firewall Monthly Maintenance Estimate (Per Firewall)

Typical Monthly Tasks

Task	Description	Estimated Time
Firmware & Plugin Updates	Centralized via OPNcentral; all firewalls updated simultaneously.	1 hour
Routine Configuration Changes	Adjusting existing settings, rules, or features (not new plugins).	1 hour
VPN Client Configuration	Exporting client configs for OpenVPN/IPsec users.	0.5 hour
Monitoring & Alert Response	Reviewing OPNcentral alerts and responding to system warnings.	0.5 hour
Unexpected Issues / Tickets	Troubleshooting user reports or production issues.	1 hour
Total (typical month)		~4 hours

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Additional (Occasional) Tasks

Task	Frequency	Estimated Time
New Plugin Integration	1–2 times per year	1–3 days (one-time effort)
Firewall Policy Audit & Cleanup	Quarterly or Biannually	1–2 hours per audit