[plug] Debian VPN

[Tomasz Grzegurzko]

On 11/6/06, Jonathan Young <jonathan at pcphix.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> Just after a quick overview of (plus any considerations when planning)
> how to implement a VPN using Linux.  Under Windows you enable the VPN
> server and allow certain ports through the firewall; presto LAN via VPN.
>
> How is it done under Debian?
>
> I am familiar with the concepts involved, but still relatively new to
> Linux administration (strangely all my Linux servers have needed far
> less attention; consequently I don't get to 'learn' as much without
> doing research).
>
>
> Jonathan Young
> Director of PC-PHIX
> jonathan at pcphix.com
>
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I just set up OpenVPN on Linux, it works great for all kinds of
situations. I'd suggest checking that out. You can do a MS-style VPN
on Linux, but with the weak security, I'd advise against that if
possible..

Tomasz