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openvpn_extra_connection [2022/09/08 10:41] rs232openvpn_extra_connection [2023/05/08 05:52] hogwild
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-There are some rare cases where you might want to add more connections (Server/client) that the GUI allows you to define. +====== Additional OpenVPN Server/Client connections ======
-First of all hyou should question yourself if you're using the right technology as for numerous site-to-site connection you'll find tinc a better/easier technology.+
  
-That said find here an example that allows you to define "Server3":+There are rare situations when you might want to add more OpenVPN connections (Server/client) than are allowed in the Web interface. First, consider whether you're using the right technology. For multiple site-to-site connections, you'll probably find tinc to be better and easier to manage technology. It scales more easily.
  
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-<code>mkdir /tmp/etc/openvpn/server3/+If you decide you still want additional OpenVPN connections, this example will define a server named "Server3": 
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 +<code -> 
 +mkdir /tmp/etc/openvpn/server3/
 cd /tmp/etc/openvpn cd /tmp/etc/openvpn
 ln -s /usr/sbin/openvpn vpnserver3 ln -s /usr/sbin/openvpn vpnserver3
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 /etc/openvpn/vpnserver3 --cd /etc/openvpn/server3 --config config.ovpn /etc/openvpn/vpnserver3 --cd /etc/openvpn/server3 --config config.ovpn
 </code> </code>
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openvpn_extra_connection.txt · Last modified: 2023/06/06 20:50 by hogwild