OpenVPN Client for Kasm Workspaces

Introduction

This repository contains a Docker container setup for an OpenVPN client, specifically designed to be used as a sidecar container in Kasm Workspaces. It enables secure and private network access within the Kasm workspace environment. you can use it as a standalone vpn-gateway for containers as well

Prerequisites

• Docker installed on your system.
• Access to Kasm Workspaces setup.
• OpenVPN configuration file (.ovpn) along with any required keys or certificates.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/plonxyz/openvpn-kasm-sidecar.git
   cd openvpn-kasm-sidecar

2. Build the Docker Image

   Place your OpenVPN configuration file in the repository directory.

   docker build -t plon/openvpn-client .

Usage

• Running the Container

  Run the OpenVPN client container with the necessary permissions:

  sudo docker run -d  --privileged  --cap-add NET_ADMIN --device /dev/net/tun  --name open-vpn   --net vpn-1   --ip 172.20.0.2 plon/openvpn-client

• Integrating with Kasm Workspaces

  Configure the OpenVPN container as a sidecar in your Kasm Workspaces deployment. Refer to Kasm's documentation for specific details on integrating sidecar containers. kasm openvpn-sidecar-container

Configuration

• The OpenVPN configuration file and any related keys/certificates should be placed in the same directory as the Dockerfile before building the image.

Support

For issues, suggestions, or contributions, please open an issue or a pull request in this repository. For more detailed guidance and support on Kasm Workspaces, refer to the official Kasm documentation.