E-resources sharing through Linux based Virtual Private Network (VPN): a case study

E-resources sharing through Linux based Virtual Private Network (VPN): a case study

Mahatma Gandhi University Central Library has established an SSH-based VPN (Virtual Private Network) service to share e-resources with off-campus libraries. The VPN service ensures seamless access to e-resources to the academic community at off-campus departments and Study Centre libraries. Extensio...

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Published in:Annals of library and information studies Vol. 65; no. 3; p. 156
Main Authors: Kumar, Vimal V, Majeed, K C Abdul
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New Delhi National Institute of Science Communication & Information Resources 01-09-2018
Subjects:
Internet resources
Linux
Virtual networks
Virtual private networks
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Summary:Mahatma Gandhi University Central Library has established an SSH-based VPN (Virtual Private Network) service to share e-resources with off-campus libraries. The VPN service ensures seamless access to e-resources to the academic community at off-campus departments and Study Centre libraries. Extension of e-resources access to off-campus has increased the usage of electronic resources subscribed by the university. The article presents the first-hand experience of establishing Open Source based VPN service in a university environment.
ISSN:0972-5423
DOI:10.56042/alis.v65i3.19651