IPsec is based on standards (RFCs) while OpenVPN is not (it is based
on "standard" SSL, though).
I guess the best way to make your mind up is to actually go to the
OpenVPN web site (http://openvpn.net/) and read up on it. There's some
good info there.
Also, a visit on Google with keywords "openvpn ipsec comparison" or
"openvpn vs ipsec" should return some good info. Both approaches
achieve the same goal (a secure, tunneled VPN) in quite different
ways. In the past I have found OpenVPN to be quite easy to use when
setting up machines with different OSes at both ends (I've done Linux
<--> FreeBSD and Windows <--> FreeBSD VPNs with OpenVPN). I would say
that one of the advantages of OpenVPN over IPsec when using different
OSes is that configuration is pretty much identical (or at least close
to it) independent of the OS you're using, so if you're planning to
make many VPNs between all kinds of OSes it could be a good
alternative.
Read up on it and decide for yourself. I find it to be quite an
interesting product.
On 10/3/06, kintaro oe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
hey guys,
thanks a lot of the advice. hhmmmm..It seems the alternative is
openvpn..but whats the difference between them (openvpn and ipsec)?both are
secure..but dont know the reliability and stability. any advice then? thanks!
cheers,
-Martin
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