Building Linux Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

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Author: Oleg Kolesnikov

ISBN-10: 1578702666

ISBN-13: 9781578702664

Category: General & Miscellaneous Networking & Telecommunications

Building Linux Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) focuses on showing you how to get your Linux VPN up and running as quickly as possible. You will learn VPN theory and fundamentals and will master important techniques and tools needed to design and set up your VPN in a reliable, secure, and cost-effective fashion.\ This book offers concise, step-by-step instructions for building VPNs based on both standard protocols (IPsec, SSL, SSH, PPTP) and popular Linux VPN solutions (VTun, cIPe, tinc)....

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Building Linux Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) covers the most popular VPN technologies available for the Linux platform. In the early chapters the theory behind VPNs is discussed, including needs and uses. Common network and host configurations are also covered. Subsequent chapters drill down into the implementation and configuration of specific software packages. Specific, detailed instructions are included as well as troubleshooting information. This book will be an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to implement a Linux-based VPN. This book will meet the needs of anyone, from the Linux user to the experienced administrator to the security professional.—Oleg Kolesnikov

IVirtual Private Networks1Introduction to VPNs32VPN Fundamentals33IIImplementing Standard VPN Protocols3Building a VPN with SSH and PPP674Building a VPN with SSL/TLS and PPP1015IPSec1336FreeS/WAN1657PPTP199IIIImplementing Nonstandard VPN Protocols8VTun2319cIPe26510tinc307IVAppendicesA: Commercial Solutions347BSelecting a Cipher351C: Glossary359Index363