Discover OpenVPN Access Server

[maiki]

Continuing the discussion from Process the DO apps:

@maiki

OpenVPN Access Server

OpenVPN Access Server is a full featured SSL VPN software solution that integrates OpenVPN server capabilities, enterprise management capabilities, simplified OpenVPN Connect UI, and OpenVPN Client software packages that accommodate Windows, MAC, and Linux, mobile OS (Android and iOS) environments. OpenVPN Access Server supports a wide range of configurations, including secure and granular remote access to internal network and/ or private cloud network resources and applications with fine-grained access control.

So this is interesting. The ability to deploy a VPN endpoint on one’s own is hot.

Check this:

Getting started after deploying OpenVPN Access Server

Deployment steps

1. Log on via SSH to start the setup procedure, you will be asked a number of questions that need to be answered.
2. Once that is complete, enter the command “passwd openvpn” to set a password for your Access Server.
3. Now open the address of your server in a web browser, for example: https:///admin/
4. If you see any SSL certificate warnings, that is normal, please override them.
5. Now log on with username ‘openvpn’ and the password you set in step 2.

Notice that fourth step, it’s a flag for sure, but that’s how certs work. My point is, without reading a lot more about OpenVPN, deploying as a one-click may not be the best idea, given the importance of this application.

But more we shall learn!

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If this is dope, we ought to consider how we can utilize it for our communities.