Stephen, On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 8:07 PM, Stephen wrote: > How well does it play with Cisco as an alternative to the anyconnect > application? > You don't *have* to use the Cisco provided client (as you already well know) there's VPNC as well, which works *very* well under linux, and is insanely easy to build, configure and run. Generally, OpenVPN is a SSL VPN and Cisco uses IPSEC, but that doesn't mean it's not possible. Most all of Cisco's newer VPN offerings support SSL VPN. Do you have a specific Cisco VPN device in mind? Or do you mean any Cisco VPN device? If you mean a VPN 3000 concentrator, I would say no. If you mean an ASA device, I would say yes. If you mean a IOS device, I would say maybe. (Depending on version and a good deal of tinkering) If you mean a PIX device, I would say maybe. (Depending on version and a good deal of banging head against wall) *Technically "it's not supported". But the "not supported" tag (primarily used to reduce costs of large businesses trying to train their non-technical customers to use anything more complex than an off/on button) is clearly not any limitation for linux people? * Just go with a Cisco compatible client! OpenConnect is still a very good product, and I would choose it over Cisco's client any day! http://www.infradead.org/openconnect/ Also, you can allow OpenVPN through the cisco firewall and run both IPSEC and SSL VPN, by getting a nice OpenVPNAS Virtual Appliance, you will be up and running in 1/2 hour, plus your users can go right to the VPN server and authenticate and download their clients without any big fuss. Just because you have a Cisco VPN available, doesn't mean you must use that IPSEC virtual private tunnel exclusively. Once you allow SSL VPN, you can use a quick setup OpenVPN AS Server: Here's what the OpenVPN Access Server looks like: https://12.159.65.84/?src=connect PLUG HackFest VPN services for Labs in the DeVry Rack at OneNeck Hosting. Reference: http://www.unix-ag.uni-kl.de/~massar/vpnc/ Installation Reference vpnc Ubuntu: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/information-services/services/computing/desktop-personal/vpn/vpn-cisco-client/vpn-cisco-ubuntu Cisco VPN FAQ: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2308/products_qanda_item09186a00801c2dbe.shtml Examples of 64bit OS Cisco client issues: http://micro.stanford.edu/wiki/How_to_install_and_configure_the_Cisco_VPN_client_on_a_Linux_computer#64-bit_operating_system_errors > On May 31, 2013 5:23 PM, "Lisa Kachold" wrote: > >> Stephen, >> >> On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 2:11 PM, Stephen Rufle wrote: >> >>> My only compatibly issue was getting the VPN tunnel that my job uses >>> to work in 64 bit. >>> Juniper network-connect software on Ubuntu not sure what version, but it >>> was around 2011. My advice is to do a 64 bit install and then do a tests >>> with your personal list of high priority software. >>> >> >> OpenVPN works wonderfully with Juniper VPN's; completely supplanting the >> Network-Connect application. >> >> http://vpnthebestvpn.com/vpn1/juniper-vpn-64-bit.html >> >>> >>> >>> On 5/31/13 9:28 AM, keith smith wrote: >>> >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Even though I have 64bit hardware I always install the 32bit version of >>> Linux. I do so because of the past discussions on this list that made me >>> believe the 32bit OS was better because 64bit caching is actually slower >>> due to the requirement that the cache be filled to a certain point before >>> it is moved. I think I recall something about the amount of RAM having >>> some effect here also. >>> >>> Using a 32bit version over a 64bit version seems counter intuitive, >>> however that is what I have taken away from these conversations about 32bit >>> vs 64bit Linux. >>> >>> I'm using CentOS 6.x on a LAMP server that gets a low amount of >>> traffic. However I may make the jump to Linux on my desktop this summer. >>> (this will be my 3rd attempt to become M$ free except one VM so I can use >>> IE for testing) I think all of my hardware is 64bit. >>> >>> So that begs the question, is 32bit better than 64bit or do I not >>> understand the issue? >>> >>> Thank you for your feedback. >>> >>> Keith >>> >>> ------------------------ >>> Keith Smith >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings:http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> (503) 754-4452 Android >> (623) 239-3392 Skype >> (623) 688-3392 Google Voice >> ** >> it-clowns.com >> Chief Clown >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- (503) 754-4452 Android (623) 239-3392 Skype (623) 688-3392 Google Voice ** it-clowns.com Chief Clown