Is It Possible to Use VPN With NI Linux Real-Time Target?

Updated Apr 18, 2024

Reported In

Hardware

  • CompactRIO Controller
  • CompactRIO Single-Board Controller
  • PXI Controller
  • CompactDAQ Controller

Operating System

  • LabVIEW Real-Time (NI Linux Real-Time)

Issue Details

I want to use VPN for security of the communication. How can I build the VPN network with NI Linux Real-Time target?
 

Solution

OpenVPN is available for setting up a VPN with NI Linux target. But this is a third-party product and also not supported by NI.
For more detail, please refer to OpenVPN. OpenVPN Commercial VPN server Resources  
Or you can find VPN usage cases in NI Linux Real-Time Community.

Additional Information

For more best practices for administrating and securing a NI Linux Real-Time system using primarily standard Linux components, please refer to NI Linux Real-Time Security User Guide