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OpenVPN vs Samba

A side-by-side look at OpenVPN and Samba. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OpenVPN

OpenVPN

Security & Privacy

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.

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Samba

Samba

Network & Admin

Samba is an open-source software suite that provides file and print services to SMB/CIFS clients. It allows Linux/Unix servers to interoperate with Windows networks, acting as a file and print server for Microsoft Windows clients.

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