How to Install and Uninstall openvpn Package on openSuSE Tumbleweed

Last updated: January 26,2025

1. Install "openvpn" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to install openvpn on openSuSE Tumbleweed


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                openvpn
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "openvpn" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall openvpn on openSuSE Tumbleweed:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                openvpn
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the openvpn package on openSuSE Tumbleweed

Information for package openvpn:
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Repository : openSUSE-Tumbleweed-Oss
Name : openvpn
Version : 2.6.9-2.1
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : openSUSE
Installed Size : 1.4 MiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : openvpn-2.6.9-2.1.src
Upstream URL : https://openvpn.net/
Summary : Full-featured SSL VPN solution using a TUN/TAP Interface
Description :
OpenVPN is an SSL VPN solution which can accommodate a wide
range of configurations, including remote access, site-to-site VPNs,
WiFi security, and remote access solutions with load
balancing, failover, and fine-grained access-controls.
OpenVPN implements OSI layer 2 or 3 secure network extension using the
SSL/TLS protocol, supports flexible client
authentication methods based on certificates, smart cards, and/or
2-factor authentication, and allows user or group-specific access
control policies using firewall rules applied to the VPN virtual
interface.
OpenVPN is not a web application proxy and does not operate through a
web browser.