Linux: An Interesting VPN/Remote Project (1)

"How does this involve Linux, VPN and remote access?

"Wayne wants to be able to do the following:

* Have remote access from Alaska to New Mexico for running the telescope system over the internet.
* Have remote access to video surveillance at the observatory and vacation house during the months that no one will be occupying the vacation home.
* Be able to remotely power cycle all devices on the remote LAN.
* Have a support person who can access these systems remotely to set it all up once connected.
* Do all this on a budget that he can afford."

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