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Build your own VPN/Virtual Switch

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Learn how to build your own VPN and virtual switch, with features like Ethernet frame exchange and global connectivity. Ideal for those interested in network architecture and implementation.

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Introduction

A guide to building your own VPN and virtual switch.

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Highlights

  • Implement a L2 VPN similar to Zerotier or a Virtual Switch
  • Simulates the behavior of a physical switch, providing Ethernet frame exchange services for devices connected to the switch's ports
  • The ports of this virtual switch can be connected to devices all over the world through the Internet, making them appear to be in the same local area network for the operating system

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This course is suitable for those interested in learning how to build their own VPN or virtual switch, as well as those who want to understand the underlying concepts and architecture of such systems.

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