A true VPN is something like IPSec. SSH and SSL only tunnel TCP-based
traffic (at least that's what they are supposed to do). If you want a
true VPN, do not use SSH or SSL.
IPSec is a good choice, but there are other VPN apps around
including CIPE, VTUN, and TINC. YMMV..
Check out "Building Linux VPNs" book by Kolesnikov and Hatch--
that would be your best best.
I personally like IPSec because it's fairly standardized, but
again YMMV :)
-Anne
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> I'm planning to set up a VPN. I started reading The VPN Howto, but I come to a crossroad as early as soon as I read past chapter 2:
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> Should I use SSH or IPSec to set up my VPN?
> Which are the drawbacks and advantages of both?
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> I would like to know what's your opinion about it so I can choose the most suitable option for me.
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> Thank you
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