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vpnc: Connect with a defined configuration file.

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$ sudo vpnc ${config_file}

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This command is used to run the VPN client application called "vpnc" with root privileges (using sudo). The vpnc command is commonly used in Linux systems to establish a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection.

The ${config_file} represents a placeholder for the path and name of the specific configuration file required by the vpnc application. This configuration file contains all the necessary settings and parameters to establish the VPN connection, such as the server address, authentication credentials, etc.

By using sudo, you ensure that the vpnc command can run with administrative privileges, which might be necessary for modifying network settings or accessing restricted resources on the system.

Replace ${config_file} with the actual path and filename of the configuration file specific to your VPN setup. For example, if your configuration file is named "vpn.conf" and located in the home directory, the command could be: sudo vpnc /home/username/vpn.conf.

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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