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openconnect:tldr:55fdb

openconnect: Connect to a server, reading options from a config file.
$ openconnect --config=${filename} ${vpn-example-org}
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The given command is used to initiate a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection using the openconnect application. Here is an explanation of the command and its components:

  • openconnect: Refers to the openconnect application, which is a VPN client used to connect to various VPN services.
  • --config=${filename}: This option specifies the configuration file to be used by openconnect. The ${filename} is a placeholder, indicating that you should replace it with the actual name of the configuration file. The configuration file typically contains settings and parameters required for the connection, such as VPN server address, authentication credentials, or other options.
  • ${vpn-example-org}: In this part of the command, ${vpn-example-org} is another placeholder, representing the VPN server address or domain name. You need to replace it with the specific VPN server address or domain name you want to connect to.

Overall, the command instructs openconnect to establish a connection to a VPN server, using the provided configuration file and connecting to the specified VPN server address or domain name.

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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