I used OpenVPN Access Server to get into a special network and used some keys to access virtual machines. We also used it to try and run some pen tests.
Systems engineer at Expleogroup
A self-hosted VPN solution that is user-friendly and easy to manage
Pros and Cons
- "I like that it's easy to use, easy to download, and not hard to manage."
- "The connections could be faster and more stable."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like that it's easy to use, easy to download, and not hard to manage.
What needs improvement?
The connections could be faster and more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I used OpenVPN Access Server briefly, probably for a week or two.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
OpenVPN Access Server is a stable solution. But sometimes, it would crash if the connection was left on for too long. But this wasn't a problem for us.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
OpenVPN Access Server was scalable for ten users in my team. I don't know how it will be beyond that.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. It took about 15 minutes to deploy this solution.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would give OpenVPN Access Server a nine.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Security engineer at ARCEP Togo
Issue free and open source with good connectivity
Pros and Cons
- "The setup is easy."
- "I'd like to have more control over the users when they are accessing the network."
What is our primary use case?
We are primarily using the solution to access the local networks. It allows colleagues who work from home to access the network.
What is most valuable?
It works well. The performance has been good. It's stable.
It's been issue-free since we deployed it.
It helps ensure access for remote colleagues. You can gain access wherever you are.
The connectivity is very good.
It is scalable.
The setup is easy.
This solution is open-source.
What needs improvement?
We'd like the solution to continue to improve security. We'd like security over the network lists related to OpenSense.
I'd like to have more control over the users when they are accessing the network. I'd like to know everything they've done while they are on the network.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for three years. I've used it for a while now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and offers good connectivity. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze. It is reliable. The performance has been good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very scalable. We have 50 people on the solution.
We do not have plans to increase usage at this time.
How are customer service and support?
We do not really need technical support assistance.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used other solutions in the past. We did have Cisco AnyConnect and saw that OpenVPN was open-source and free, which is why we prefer it.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is very easy to set up. It is not a complex process. It's also very easy to configure. There are some tutorials to help you along.
It took us about half a day to deploy the solution.
We did the deployment three years ago, and since it was so long ago, I cannot recall the exact steps.
We have about nine people that handle maintenance tasks as needed. There are managers, two developers, and network engineers that can handle the job.
What about the implementation team?
We can handle the setup of the solution in-house. We did not need any outside help.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This is an open-source solution.
What other advice do I have?
I'm not sure if we are using the latest version of the solution. I'd recommend the solution to others.
This is a great solution for small businesses.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Senior Software Engineer at Retail Insights
Good security, but the UI is not user-friendly
Pros and Cons
- "Security is the most valuable feature."
- "The stability had room for improvement."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is used to connect to the server or network when working remotely.
What is most valuable?
Security is the most valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
The interface can be more user-friendly.
The stability had room for improvement.
The scalability has room for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I give the stability a five out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I give the scalability a six out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was completed in-house.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Head of Quality Assurance at Auxenta Inc.
Good solution with a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
- "I would recommend this solution to other people."
- "This solution should improve the connection speed and the user interface. The stability of this solution should be improved as well."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for this solution is connecting to multiple servers.
What is most valuable?
This solution is good overall.
What needs improvement?
This solution should improve the connection speed and the user interface. The stability of this solution should be improved as well.
In the next release, I would like to see the user interface become more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for about one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate this solution's stability an eight, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the worst and 10 being the best.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My impression is that this is a scalable solution.
How was the initial setup?
My impression is that the initial setup is straightforward. It took about 15 minutes to deploy this solution.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was done by our IT department.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate this solution an eight, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the worst and 10 being the best.
I would recommend this solution to other people.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Enterprise Solutions Consultant at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Easy to set up and deploy with good compatibility
Pros and Cons
- "It is very easy to look at the quality of the connection and the bandwidth and do an investigation if there are problems on the network."
- "There sometimes is an incompatibility between some VPNs."
What is our primary use case?
This is an enterprise infrastructure VPN solution.
What is most valuable?
It is very stable and reliable. It's a useful device.
It is very easy to look at the quality of the connection and the bandwidth and do an investigation if there are problems on the network.
It is simple to set up and deploy.
It's compatible with WatchGuard.
What needs improvement?
There sometimes is an incompatibility between some VPNs.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for two or three years. It hasn't been a long time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have found the stability to be good. It is reliable. here are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I'm not sure of the scalability. I've never tried to scale the product.
We have three customers on the solution right now.
How are customer service and support?
We are able to manage the support of the solution and troubleshoot for clients. However, I have never dealt with the solution's technical support services in the past.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
As solutions providers, we deal with a lot of VPN technology. For example, I have worked with FortiClient.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward. For example, I find it easier to implement than FortiClient.
The deployment is fast. It takes five to ten minutes. After that, you can put in the customer's configurations.
If the customer gives you the HTTP link for the certificate and the configuration, you enter everything on that site, and automatically, you are good to go.
We handle the maintenance for our clients.
What about the implementation team?
We've been able to implement the solution for clients for a while now.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I don't have details related to licensing. The customer typically deals with that directly.
What other advice do I have?
We sell software solutions.
I'd recommend the product to other users.
I would rate the solution nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Engineer at Bit 2 Bit Communication SRL
Stable, scalable, and easy to deploy
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is stability."
- "There is always room for more security features."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is a VPN installed at the customer's headquarters, with three small offices connecting to the main server to open the application and access a specific database.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is stability.
What needs improvement?
There is always room for more security features.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. I was able to apply almost the same configuration without having to monitor the connection daily. Thus, the solution is stable and does not require more bandwidth or a more complex configuration. It is simply a link to connect to the specific application on the server and that is all.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability for the four locations is good.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support was satisfactory as I found a lot of information on the network and on the Internet.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward, provided we have done our preparation. When we attempt to install the solution for the first time, we need to research how to configure it, check the parameters, assess whether other software is more suitable for the customer, and consider the cost.
The deployment took one week.
I first installed the server for the deployment, created the key for the client, and tested it on the external line to check if connecting was possible. Then, I went to different remote sites and deployed their information.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution was free of charge.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution a nine out of ten.
We tested and discussed with the new vendor an application that is almost the same, but it is cloud-based and all upgrades are done on the data center. This means that their new solution does not require any installation on the remote side, just an internet connection to connect to the cloud and they don't have to worry about security as everything is stored on the server. This is the future.
We have ten people using the solution in our organization.
The number of people required for maintenance depends on the scale on which the solution is being used. On a small scale, only one person is required for maintenance.
There may be other solutions that are better than OpenVPN Access Server, but we must assess what we will receive after installation and our requirements in order to find the best solution to meet our needs.
When deploying the solution, we strive to work with it as much as possible. We must consider the possibility of updates and, if the customer has configured the solution, we must make the necessary adjustments. In this case, it is important to involve and attempt to comprehend the situation.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
ICT and Cyber Security Adviser at a educational organization with 201-500 employees
Open-source, easy to set up, and simple to expand
Pros and Cons
- "It is open-source and free to use."
- "When there are too many concurrent users trying to connect at the same time, there may be a bit of a bottleneck."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for a secure VPN connection.
What is most valuable?
Overall, it's okay and performance-wise it's fine.
It is easy to set up.
The solution is stable.
It can scale well.
It is open-source and free to use.
What needs improvement?
The performance could be a bit better. The stability could always be enhanced.
When there are too many concurrent users trying to connect at the same time, there may be a bit of a bottleneck. When all people would like to reconnect to the VPN at the same time, the performance and availability of the solution could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for almost a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable and has okay performance. However, it could be better. We'd like the performance to be more robust.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable product. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so.
We have around 2,000 users on the solution right now.
We're always open to increasing usage.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't dealt with technical support just yet. I can't speak to how helpful they would be.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not previously use a different solution.
How was the initial setup?
With OpenVPN, the amount of people you need to deploy and maintain it depends on how many nodes you would need and the number of users as well as whether you are operating 24/7 or operating only during work hours. Likely, you would need between three and six people.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This is an open-source solution. We can use it for free.
What other advice do I have?
I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
I would rate the product eight out of ten as I have been mostly pleased with its capabilities.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
General Manager at Ekinoks Software
Easy to deploy, simple to use, and offers good performance
Pros and Cons
- "It can scale well."
- "The interface could be a little bit better in future iterations."
What is our primary use case?
In our country, there is a problem with accessing some sites. Therefore, we need to use OpenVPN. We also use it to access our server.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very easy to use. It's very direct. It always just works when we need it to. The performance is good.
The solution is stable.
It can scale well.
The initial setup is fast and easy.
What needs improvement?
The interface could be a little bit better in future iterations.
For how long have I used the solution?
I can't remember how long I've used the solution. It's likely been around six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution offers good performance. It is stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It makes access simple.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product can scale well.
We have 40 or 50 people using the product at this time.
As remote work increases, we likely will expand usage.
How are customer service and support?
We haven't needed any additional support so far.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not previously use any other services similar to this product.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to set up. It just works right away.
It takes a very short amount of time to deploy it. I found the process to be quite fast. We deployed in minutes, as I recall.
A company would only need one person to handle the deployment process.
What about the implementation team?
We did not need any outside assistance or support for the implementation process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm unsure of the exact licensing costs.
What other advice do I have?
I'm not sure which version of the solution I'm using.
I'd recommend this product to other users and companies.
I would rate the solution eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT System Administrator at Malomatia
Secure and good for small firms but is complex to set up
Pros and Cons
- "The best thing is that it is open source and free of cost."
- "You do need expertise in implementation if you do the initial setup yourself. As it is open-source, if you run into issues, there is nobody available to help you."
What is our primary use case?
Initially, we implemented this OpenVPN client. We have Google Authenticator with OpenVPN, so we have multifactor authentication for the users.
What is most valuable?
The best thing is that it is open source and free of cost.
It's secure.
It's a good solution for small firms.
What needs improvement?
You do need expertise in implementation if you do the initial setup yourself. As it is open-source, if you run into issues, there is nobody available to help you.
We can have more interfaces with the Active Directory. For example, if you want to integrate, it's not really working very well as an authentication method.
Security-wise it's using good protocols like SecureONE, similar to AnyConnect. However, implementation-wise for the interfacing to the AD and interfacing to the Authenticators, it's a bit difficult. We had updated this a year before, and we had to revert it back to work with Google Authenticator.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for about five years or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
While it is stable, I would warn that while doing the updates, there is a concern. If you are doing an update, you should have a full backup and consider the functionality so that it runs as expected. You might have to redeploy the product again in order to do a proper update.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have maybe 50 to 100 users on the solution. It's a small server. It might be able to scale a bit more, however, we haven't really tried to do that.
How are customer service and support?
We have the free version installed. We don't have a support contract.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is complex.
We tried initially with Centaurus and it was not really working.
The deployment itself took about three weeks. It was a bit time-consuming.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's free to use. We have an open-source version.
You would need to pay extra for support. It's not as costly as Cisco or Fortinet, and therefore investing a bit extra in support may be worth it.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is at a client location. I'm not sure which version they're on.
It's critical to understand the solution if you decide to use it, and if it is a necessary solution that you need to depend on, you should have some sort of support contract in place.
I'd rate the solution six out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Product Project Manager at Virgosol
Easy to use and helps communicate with office servers
Pros and Cons
- "OpenVPN Access Server is a simple and easy-to-use solution that I can use myself without anybody's help."
- "The solution should provide a faster connection, and its security could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to communicate with our servers located in the office.
What is most valuable?
OpenVPN Access Server is a simple and easy-to-use solution that I can use myself without anybody's help.
What needs improvement?
The solution should provide a faster connection, and its security could be improved. The solution’s stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using OpenVPN Access Server for two to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution a seven or eight out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 50 users use the solution regularly in our organization.
I rate the solution’s scalability an eight or nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is easy.
On a scale from one to ten, where one is complex and ten is easy, I rate the solution's initial setup a seven or eight out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
The solution’s deployment did not take much time.
What other advice do I have?
The solution was deployed on the cloud in our organization. More than 100 people are needed for the solution's deployment and maintenance.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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