<p>In this episode, Klaatu demonstrates how to:
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Install OpenVPN
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Generate certificates for your OpenVPN server
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Generate a private key for your OpenVPN server
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Configure the &#47;etc&#47;openvpn&#47;server.conf file
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Start the OpenVPN daemon
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<p>In case it is not clear, you can follow along with Klaatu, using the exact same options and configuration values as he is using for a successful install. You do not need to change</p>
<p>In the next episode, he will demonstrate how to do all of the above for OpenVPN clients.</p>

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VPN is a <em>big</em> topic that warrants a whole miniseries unto itself, so this and the next episode concentrate on getting a VPN up and running, with clients connected and pinging back to the server on a dedicated subnet. Additional config options based on your specific use-case are left for you to explore on your own.
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