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I'm currently tasked to setup a VPN solution for a small business with multiple branches. The objective of the VPN is to connect each branch to allow them to share their local resources(file servers, printers, etc.).

I've read in multiple places around the net about firewalls with VPN server capabilities and countless guides on how to setup openvpn and openswan on CentOS plus a few articles about CISCO VPN solutions

So the big question is, Ideally, Which device is more suited to be a VPN server. What are the pros and cons of using one device over the other.

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I prefer hardware devices. For the price, a Cisco ASA 5505 is a great solution for remote and site-to-site VPN for small offices. I prefer VPN endpoints to be purpose-built or dedicated hardware, but from a functionality perspective, software-based VPN also does the job. This will really come down to your preferences.

Also see:

Hardware firewall vs VMware firewall appliance

Hardware Firewall Vs. Software Firewall (IP Tables, RHEL)

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