SSL VPN is a solution to allow remote users to connect to networks located behind an ESG, which could be networks created in NSX or traditional networks on your physical infrastructure. This solution is analogous to other remote VPN connections in the industry, and is another powerful function of the ESG.
SSL VPN is configured on the ESG as another service and supports multiple authentication options, such as the following:
- Active Directory
- LDAP
- Local
- Radius
- RSA
In addition to supporting multiple authentication sources, the VPN client also supports the following operating systems:
- Windows XP and above
- macOS Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Mountain Lion, Maverick, and Yosemite
- Linux—the TCL-TK package is required for the user interface
Note
Support for operating systems may change between major and minor updates to NSX; therefore, it is recommended to check the release notes for the latest information.
In this recipe, we will configure an ESG for SSL VPN to allow access to the web servers...