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openconnect: Connect to a server and authenticate with a specific SSL client certificate.
$ openconnect --certificate=${filename} ${vpn-example-org}
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The command "openconnect --certificate=${filename} ${vpn-example-org}" is used to establish a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection using the openconnect software.

Here's a breakdown of the components:

  • "openconnect" is the command-line utility used for establishing a VPN tunnel.
  • "--certificate=${filename}" is an option that specifies the certificate file to be used for authentication during the VPN connection. The variable ${filename} should be replaced with the actual name of the certificate file.
  • "${vpn-example-org}" is the URL or hostname of the VPN server provided by the VPN service provider. This should be replaced with the actual VPN server's URL or hostname.

By executing this command, openconnect will use the specified certificate file for authentication and connect to the VPN server specified by the URL/hostname. Once the connection is established, traffic between the user's device and the VPN will be encrypted and routed through the VPN server, providing a secure and private connection.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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