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I did create those as per the guide I linked, but I still just got that error. I don’t know if I failed to put it in the right place or failed to add the right directory to the .cert files. Windows’ own VPN is starting to look really intriguing for its ease of use, but I can’t skimp on security in this case as the files I need to access are very important and confidential. Is the windows VPN as safe as OpenVPN and if not, is it safe enough? I will only have 4-5 clients on it and they all work at the same place. I just want to make sure I’m not opening up our server to the wrong people.

I tried making the exception for their port in the firewall, but I might not have done it right. I actually deleted everything out of frustration so I would have to do it over (probably a good thing). This is the error code it gave me from the client: Options error: --ca fails with 'ca.crt': No such file or directory (errno=2)Options error: --cert fails with 'client.crt': No such file or directory (errno=2)Mon Jun 04 17:15:16 2018 WARNING: cannot stat file 'client.key': No such file or directory (errno=2)Options error: --key fails with 'client.key'Mon Jun 04 17:15:16 2018 WARNING: cannot stat file 'ta.key': No such file or directory (errno=2)Options error: --tls-auth fails with 'ta.key': No such file or directory (errno=2)Options error: Please correct these errors.Use --help for more information.

@Mikensan Thanks for helping

Hello everyone, I have been trying my luck at setting up OpenVPN on a Windows Server, but have failed thus far. I think I managed to set up the server part, but had a lot of trouble getting the client side to work. I think the fault was in the config file which I then wouldn't use with the client. I used this guide and was okay on the server side (I think), but he uses a mac for a client and I have a windows computer. Could anyone help me setting up the config file so I can connect to the server? I am unsure which files I need to move to the client PC. Thanks in advance!

Sure, thank you so much!

I haven't been able to get it to work so I have now uninstalled everything on the server and on my laptop. I will try to start over. I find it difficult to edit the text files because I don't know if I remove too much or too little or if I write it correctly.

I guess I probably used the wrong files. I wonder if the files shown in the guide for mac are the same I need to use?

It gives me this error in the log: Options error: --ca fails with 'ca.crt': No such file or directory (errno=2) Options error: --cert fails with 'client.crt': No such file or directory (errno=2) Mon Jun 04 17:15:16 2018 WARNING: cannot stat file 'client.key': No such file or directory (errno=2) Options error: --key fails with 'client.key' Mon Jun 04 17:15:16 2018 WARNING: cannot stat file 'ta.key': No such file or directory (errno=2) Options error: --tls-auth fails with 'ta.key': No such file or directory (errno=2) Options error: Please correct these errors. Use --help for more information.

I have now installed and set up OpenVPN on our server following this guide: http://blog.bobbyallen.me/2016/02/07/setting-up-openvpn-server-on-windows-2012-r2/ I only set up one user for now (me) and don't really know how to set up the client from my computer as his guide only mentions mac and my laptop is windows. Is there any way you could assist me in setting up the client? I am completely clueless right now, because all the guide get configuration files from some website and I am not sure which ones to grab and where to put them (big noob here, I know) - I think I just made the files when setting up the server part, right? What do I need to move the the client computer? Thank you!

Thank you for your input! I actually found teamviewer to be quite at bit faster than the other system we've been using, but there still is a noticeable delay, which makes it harder to get work done. I actually just downloaded OpenVPN on the server and am about to set it all up. I will keep you posted - thanks again!

I haven't set anything up yet and am unsure which protocol to use. What is the most secure? What would you recommend? Thanks

It looks like setting up a VPN on Windows Server 2012 R2 is fairly simple. Is it safe as well? Sorry for all the questions. I am very new to all of this. I really appreciate any/all advice.

Just had a look now and the folder of files is at 56.3 GB. Because I am trying to do this without adding cost I am going to try something different. I will explore the different options you have laid out. There are only going to be 3 users. The owner, manager and myself. I don't know how concerned I should be when it comes to security. Definitely don't want to open us up to any danger - these files are confidential after all.

Thank you so much for your comments! I am not super savvy when it comes to configuring all this stuff - am just starting to dip my toe. I have sort of been tasked with taking over the network situation at my girlfriends veterinary clinic and am trying to understand what's been done in the past and how everything is set up. We have about 18 users on and all run the same program and need access to the same files. I don't think the files take up much space so I think the 15 GB Google provides would be adequate - at least for now. I would prefer to run the software off the network drive or Google drive if possible, as I am not sure if there is a license for all computers or how it has been set up. Again, thank you all for your feedback!

Hello everyone, I am trying to figure out a way (or learn that is simply isn't doable) to access a network drive via the internet. The folder is and program are stored on a server running Windows Server 2012 R2. I need to use a particular program and with it, a folder with all files for it. Up until now, I have used a remote desktop service to run the program through a PC on the network, but it is so slow and frustrating that I would rather not use it at all. Is there a way to access the files safely? I wouldn't mind downloading the entire folder to have locally, I just need to be able to upload my progress to the folder on the server. Is there a convenient way to do this? Would it be a bad idea to install google drive on one of the local computers to make the folder available that way? Thanks in advance - have a great day/evening, Mascen