Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Understand the concept and purpose of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in secure communication.

• Explain the working principles of VPN technologies, including tunneling and encryption.

• Identify the components required to set up a VPN server using OpenVPN.

• Follow step-by-step procedures to configure VPN servers on both Ubuntu and Windows platforms.

• Recognize common security considerations and best practices in VPN deployment.

 Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, learners will be able to:

• Describe how VPNs ensure privacy and secure data transmission over public networks.

• Successfully install and configure an OpenVPN server on Ubuntu systems.

• Set up and manage an OpenVPN server on Windows environments.

• Establish secure client-server VPN connections and verify connectivity.

• Troubleshoot basic VPN configuration issues and enhance system security.

Total Duration for Module Completion: 5 Hours