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Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs, 3rd Edition
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Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs, 3rd Edition

by J. Michael Stewart, Denise Kinsey
October 2020
Intermediate to advanced
481 pages
17h 35m
English
Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Commercial Versus Open-Source VPNs

When looking at VPN solutions, decide if you want to include the option to leverage open-source VPNs. If so, be aware of some of the trade-offs you will encounter when leveraging an open-source VPN product.

A commercial solution offers the following benefits:

  • Ease of installation and management
  • Available management tools
  • Access to vendor support
  • Available hardware maintenance

The benefits of an open-source solution include the following:

  • Low cost
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to run on existing hardware
  • Access to Internet-based support

Both commercial and open-source solutions pose some challenges. Commercial solutions are typically easier to implement, but that ease of installation comes at a cost. Commercial ...

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ISBN: 9781284183696