FreeBSD Jails vs OpenVPN
A side-by-side look at FreeBSD Jails and OpenVPN. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
FreeBSD Jails
FreeBSD Jails is an operating system-level virtualization technology that allows administrators to partition a FreeBSD system into independent virtual systems called jails. Jails provide isolation, security, and resource controls for applications and services.
OpenVPN
OpenVPN is an open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. It uses a custom security protocol that utilizes SSL/TLS for key exchange. It is capable of traversing network address translation (NAT) and firewalls.