Lab 6: OpenVPN

Table of Contents

• Lab 6: Overview
  • Platform Services
  • Infrastructure Services
  • Goals for Lab 6
• Virtual Private Networks
  • VPN Overview
    • VPN Resources
  • OpenVPN
    • OpenVPN Resources
• Step 1: Initialize OpenVPN using Docker
  • 6.1.1. Choosing a VPN port
  • 6.1.2. Set up the Docker Container
    • Verify the Installation
• Step 2: Examining the Config Files
  • 6.2.1. OpenVPN Conf Files
    • openvpn.conf
    • client.ovpn
• Step 3: Edit the Config Files
  • 6.3.1. Edit openvpn.conf
  • 6.3.2. Edit user.ovpn
• Step 4: Connect to Your VPN Server
  • 6.4.1. Connect to the VPN Server
  • 6.4.2. Verify Connectivity
  • 6.4.3. Connection Log (Server)
  • 6.4.4. Debugging
• Step 5: Using a Stronger Cipher
  • 6.5.1. Cautionary Notes
  • 6.5.2. Security recommendations
  • 6.5.3. Changing Ciphers
  • 6.5.4. Adding TLS Authentication
• Step 6: On Your Own