Building Linux Virtual Private Networks
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Book Overview
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
Customer Reviews
Rated 5 starsStep by step instructions that WORK!
Building Linux VPNs is the first book I've bought in the last three years that has the right balance between theory and practice. The first two chapters let you know everything you need to know about VPNs and network topologies and 'gotcha's (where should the DNS server go? How should I route?) They get all this out of the way quickly. Many books that are dedicated to VPNs only talk about this part of the equation, and...
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Rated 5 starsClear and concise, a very well written book on Linux VPNs
Building Linux Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) from New Rider is a musthave book for anyone interested in the topic. Not only does it do a greatjob providing useful and current information for setting up common ssh/ppp,ssl/ppp, PPTP and IPSec configurations, it covers some more exotic VPNapplications using VTun, cIPe and tinc. The book is very well organized andextremely readable for a person that is comfortable with networking...
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Rated 5 starsIf Linux VPNs are your problem, this book is the solution
"Building Linux VPNs" (BLVPN) succeeds on multiple levels. It's lively, wise, practical, and thorough. With a minor exception, BLVPN is an unqualified triumph. One of the book's amazing features is its willingness to not rehash "common knowledge." In other words, BLVPN assumes people who read books on Linux VPNs know something about two subjects: (1) Linux and (2) networking. Therefore, BLVPN doesn't waste time teaching...
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Rated 5 starsThe VPN book I wish I'd written
I moderate the Virtual Private Networks mailing list on SecurityFocus. There aren't very many good books on VPNs, and those that are reasonable tend to be more focused on protocols and specifications, and less on how to get the darn things up and running. Oleg and Brian lay out the different choices in terms of technical architectures, helping the readers pick which solution is best for their needs. They provide great info...
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Rated 5 starsFinally someone wrote this book!
I am the main network IT guy for a small firm, and was told a year ago that we needed to get remote access ability for our employees when they're home, and get a VPN set up between our main office and the one downtown. I've been putting this off for about a year now because I never felt like I would be able to figure it all out on my own.I've read pretty much every VPN book out there, and have been dissapointed at every turn...
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