OpenVPN

OpenVPN 2.7.5 is an open-source virtual private network (VPN) solution that enables secure, encrypted connections between remote users, private networks, and cloud environments. It is widely used for secure remote access, site-to-site VPN connectivity, network security, and protecting data transmission over untrusted networks.

Key Features of OpenVPN:

• Provides secure and encrypted VPN connections over the internet.
• Supports remote-access and site-to-site VPN configurations.
• Uses strong encryption and authentication mechanisms to protect network traffic.
• Supports UDP and TCP-based VPN connections for flexible network deployments.
• Compatible with Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS VPN clients.
• Suitable for cloud environments, enterprise networks, remote workers, and private network access.
• Highly configurable and open-source VPN platform for secure network connectivity.

OpenVPN usage:

$ sudo su

Check OpenVPN Version:
$ openvpn --version
$ which openvpn

Check OpenVPN server status:
$ systemctl status openvpn-server@server

Start the OpenVPN server:
$ systemctl start openvpn-server@server

Enable OpenVPN to start automatically at boot:
$ systemctl enable openvpn-server@server

OpenVPN server default port: 1194
  

Disclaimer:
OpenVPN is an open-source project maintained by the OpenVPN community and OpenVPN Inc. This OpenVPN 2.7.5 image is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Azure or any other cloud provider. Users are responsible for configuring VPN certificates, authentication, network access, security settings, firewall rules, IP forwarding, routing, and access permissions when deploying and using OpenVPN in a cloud environment.