openconnect:tldr:a4d89

openconnect: Connect to a server, forking into the background.

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$ openconnect --background ${vpn-example-org}

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The command openconnect --background ${vpn-example-org} is used to initiate a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection in the background using the openconnect software.

Here is the breakdown of the command:

openconnect: This is the program or executable that manages the VPN connection. It is a client for Cisco's popular AnyConnect SSL VPN protocol.
--background: This option tells openconnect to start the VPN connection in the background, meaning it won't take control of the terminal or display any output. This allows the user to continue using the terminal for other tasks.
${vpn-example-org}: This is a placeholder or variable used to represent the specific VPN server or organization that you are connecting to. It should be replaced with the actual VPN server or organization's address, hostname, or identifier. For example, if you are connecting to a VPN server hosted by the organization "vpn-example-org," you would replace ${vpn-example-org} with the appropriate server information.

Once executed, the command will initiate the VPN connection in the background to the specified VPN server or organization, allowing you to securely access resources within the private network or browse the internet through a secured 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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