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OpenVPN

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What is OpenVPN?

OpenVPN is an open-source virtual private network (VPN) system that uses a custom security protocol. It is commonly used to create secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections and provides secure remote access. It creates an encrypted tunnel for data transmission, protecting data confidentiality and integrity over public networks like the internet.

What other technologies are related to OpenVPN?

OpenVPN Competitor Technologies

Wireguard is a modern VPN protocol that offers similar functionality to OpenVPN with potentially better performance and simpler configuration.
mentioned alongside OpenVPN in 50% (535) of relevant job posts
IPSEC is another VPN protocol that provides similar functionality to OpenVPN and is a direct competitor for secure network communication.
mentioned alongside OpenVPN in 2% (848) of relevant job posts
Nebula is a scalable overlay networking tool which provides VPN-like functionality. It provides secure connectivity between hosts and is therefore a competitor.
mentioned alongside OpenVPN in 13% (51) of relevant job posts
L2TP is another VPN protocol that offers similar functionality to OpenVPN, although it is often used in conjunction with IPSEC for security.
mentioned alongside OpenVPN in 5% (103) of relevant job posts

OpenVPN Complementary Technologies

OpenVPN can be installed and run on Windows Server operating systems, acting as a VPN server or client.
mentioned alongside OpenVPN in 92% (67) of relevant job posts
pfSense is a firewall distribution that can be configured to act as an OpenVPN server or client, providing a GUI for managing OpenVPN connections.
mentioned alongside OpenVPN in 11% (311) of relevant job posts
iptables is a Linux firewall that can be used in conjunction with OpenVPN to configure routing and firewall rules for VPN traffic.
mentioned alongside OpenVPN in 6% (260) of relevant job posts

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