Re: [Devil-Linux-discuss] vpn gateway with dl

[cdmiller <cdm...@ad...>]

darkwing d wrote:
> Hello all!
> 
> We are searching for a reliable and secure solution to implement a vpn
> solution for our company.
> I came across with devil-linux and i'm enthusiastic so far.
> ... and here comes my question:
> 
> We want to use OpenVPN with X509 certificate authentication.
> System + etc should reside on the cd image.
> Does it make sense (or is it even possible) to store the client certs on
> a hd ( we would prefer a cf card),
> to get the possibility to add/revoke client certs without being forced
> to build a new cd image.
> Maybe this is violating the fundamental idea of dl?
> 
> is there a better solution? any suggestions would be helpful.
> thanks in advance!
> 
> d.

Place the system on the CD, and /etc on a writable hot pluggable
removable media, like CF or USB.  Every time you make a change, plug in
the media and do a save-config.  Remove and lock up the media when done.

- cameron