OpenVPN

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What is OpenVPN?

OpenVPN is a full-featured SSL VPN solution which can accomodate a wide range of configurations, including remote access, site-to-site VPNs, WiFi security, and enterprise-scale remote access solutions with load balancing, failover, and fine-grained access-controls.

OpenVPN implements OSI layer 2 or 3 secure network extension using the industry standard SSL/TLS protocol, supports flexible client authentication methods based on certificates, smart cards, and/or 2-factor authentication, and allows user or group-specific access control policies using firewall rules applied to the VPN virtual interface. OpenVPN is not a web application proxy and does not operate through a web browser.

OpenVPN is an Open Source project and is licensed under the GPL.

from the OpenVPN Website - more info there: http://www.openvpn.net

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How do I use it?

Just ssh openvpn@openvpn.colo.whatthehack.org
Compare the ssh fingerprint in a secure manner (snippets with the fingerprint are avaible at the noc)
Follow the setup process ( guided installation and configuration )
Start openvpn on your localhost

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