How to Install and Uninstall vpnc-scripts Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: May 16,2024

1. Install "vpnc-scripts" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install vpnc-scripts on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                vpnc-scripts
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "vpnc-scripts" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall vpnc-scripts on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus):


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
                vpnc-scripts
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the vpnc-scripts package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: vpnc-scripts
Priority: optional
Section: universe/net
Installed-Size: 49
Maintainer: Ubuntu Developers
Original-Maintainer: Mike Miller
Architecture: all
Version: 0.1~git20150318-1
Depends: iproute2 | net-tools
Suggests: dnsmasq, resolvconf, openssh-server
Filename: pool/universe/v/vpnc-scripts/vpnc-scripts_0.1~git20150318-1_all.deb
Size: 12300
MD5sum: d83229f0efcbe394f37b5d413b0b4c55
SHA1: ad97ead09aa53ed5b84983c8370588a07fbcedfc
SHA256: 1d0d4bfeadaf0377743b2f6bad023da6b932082e7d003481550bfc52ebb7038b
Description-en: Network configuration scripts for VPNC and OpenConnect
This package contains scripts required to configure routing and name
services when invoked by the VPNC or OpenConnect Cisco VPN clients.
The primary script automatically configures network routes and name
servers for the active VPN connection. It also provides hooks for
executing custom actions at various stages of the connection and
disconnection process.
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An alternate replacement script is also provided that contains the VPN
in a network namespace which is accessible via SSH.
Description-md5: 6ee77656b06ce0fb192272e3a77214eb
Homepage: http://www.infradead.org/openconnect/vpnc-script.html
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Origin: Ubuntu
Supported: 9m