[KLUG Members] how can I get around a port block to setup vpn?

[Adam Williams]

> > > That's a good way to get yourself fired, or worse ...   (look at the
> > > COURT CASES against people who were "testing" their employer's security)
> > > Talk to the people who control the firewall and tell them what you want
> > > to do.  If they agree, they'll help you.  If not, then forget it.
> Exactly.  How would you feel if one of your users setup their own VPN
> without your knowledge?

I'd be ticked.

> Administrators aren't trying to be mean, but they need to trust all the

Most of us are actually pretty agreeable provided the need is clearly
articulated and the user exhibits some degree of technical competency
and an openness to learn.

> The answer is "maybe", as long as the admin is involved in the setup of
> the VPN so it can be verified as meeting the corporate requirements for
> being secure.  ASK!!!

I'd recommend looking at OpenVPN, it is secure, very simple to set up
for small user groups, avoids *most* firewall problems, free, and
supports both Linux and Win32 clients { requires a LINUX server }.