Is it possible to use a reverse ssh tunnel to force all network connection on the remote host through the local host.

Essentially:

local -> ssh -> remote remote web request -> ssh tunnel -> local -> internet

I want the remote to make connections through the locals VPN without having to authenticate on the remote as well

Hopefully this makes sense

  • null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Well, you don’t need containers for wireguard the same way you don’t need containers for anything.

    I personally prefer docker containers for everything that can be containerised because it provides a consistent abstraction layer. As in, I always know how to find configurations and paths and manage network infrastructure for anything that resides in a container.

    In the case I outlined above with the wireguard containers, I’m more confident I’m not going to upset any other services on my server, and I understand the configuration.

    Maybe it’s a bit like using ufw to manage iptables rules, unnecessary but helpful.

    Of course, I freely admit that my way is not necessarily the best way and if someone wants to run wireguard on the host then great.

    • Shimitar@downonthestreet.euEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Thanks for the clarification, it make sense indeed, specially if you don’t come from a long term Unix background.

      Today Linux world feels more and more unnecessarily complicated somehow. I am getting old.