Configure OpenVPN Clients to use specific DNS Server
This is a quick tutorial on how to configure OpenVPN clients to use specific DNS server. OpenVPN server can be configured to enable the clients to use specific DNS server for hostname resolution.
In our previous tutorials, we have covered how to install and configure OpenVPN server;
Install OpenVPN Server on Debian 11/Debian 10
Configure OpenVPN Clients to use specific DNS Server
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Install OpenVPN Server on Debian 11/Debian 10
In this guide, we are going to learn how to install OpenVPN Server on Debian 11/Debian 10.
Install OpenVPN Server on Debian 11/Debian 10
Run system update
apt update
Install OpenVPN on Debian 11/Debian 10
OpenVPN package is available on the default Debian 11/Debian 10 repos.
apt install openvpn -y
Create OpenVPN Public Key Infrastructure
Initialize the OpenVPN PKI. The PKI consists of:
a public key and private...
Install and Configure OpenVPN Client on Rocky Linux 8
In order to connect to an OpenVPN server to allow you access your intranet local resources, you simply would need an OpenVPN client. In this guide, we are going to learn how to install and configure OpenVPN Client on Rocky Linux 8. Note that the OpenVPN software can be configured to either work as the server or the client.
Learn how to...
Setup OpenVPN Server on Rocky Linux 8
In this guide, we are going to learn how to install and easily setup OpenVPN Server on Rocky Linux 8. OpenVPN is a robust and highly flexible open-source VPN software that uses all of the encryption, authentication, and certification features of the OpenSSL library to securely tunnel IP networks over a single UDP or TCP port. It facilitates the extension of...
Install and Configure OpenVPN Server FreeBSD 12
Welcome to our yet another guide on how install and configure OpenVPN server FreeBSD 12. We learnt how to install and setup OpenVPN Server on Fedora 29/CentOS 7 on our previous guide.
Install and Configure OpenVPN Server FreeBSD 12
To kick off with, you need to update your FreeBSD 12 package repository.
pkg update
Install OpenVPN and Easy-RSA packages
pkg install openvpn easy-rsa
Create a...
Install and Setup OpenVPN Server on Ubuntu 22.04
In this guide, we are going to learn how to install and setup OpenVPN Server on Ubuntu 22.04. OpenVPN is a robust and highly flexible open-source VPN software that uses all of the encryption, authentication, and certification features of the OpenSSL library to securely tunnel IP networks over a single UDP or TCP port. It facilitates the extension of private network...
Assign Static IP Addresses for OpenVPN Clients
In this guide, we are going to learn how to assign static IP addresses for OpenVPN clients. In most cases, say, if you have some controls in your environment which requires that the hosts have static IP address for the manageability of such controls, you will most likely need to assign a static IP address to your specific clients....
Install and Setup OpenVPN Server on Ubuntu 20.04
In this guide, we are going to learn how to install and setup OpenVPN Server on Ubuntu 20.04. OpenVPN is a robust and highly flexible open-source VPN software that uses all of the encryption, authentication, and certification features of the OpenSSL library to securely tunnel IP networks over a single UDP or TCP port.
It facilitates the extension of private network across...
Install Cisco AnyConnect Client on CentOS 8
Step through this guide to learn how to install Cisco AnyConnect Client on CentOS 8. The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client enables users to securely connect to Virtual Private Network (VPN) while enjoying the benefits of a Cisco Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
Install Cisco AnyConnect Client on CentOS 8
Download Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Note Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is only available...
Setup IPSEC VPN using StrongSwan on Debian 10
In this guide, we are going to learn how to setup IPSec VPN using StrongSwan on Debian 10. StrongSwan is an opensource VPN software for Linux that implements IPSec. It supports various IPsec protocols and extensions such IKE, X.509 Digital Certificates, NAT Traversal…
Setup IPSEC VPN using StrongSwan on Debian 10
Run System Update
To update your Debian 10 system packages, run...