Episode 390: What’s Up with WireGuard

TechSNAP

WireGuard has a lot of buzz around it and for many good reasons. We’ll explain what WireGuard is specifically, what it can do, and maybe more importantly, what it can’t.

Special Guest: Jim Salter.

Links:

• How to easily configure WireGuard — At its core, all WireGuard does is create an interface from one computer to another.
• Jessie Frazelle's Blog: Installing and Using Wireguard, obviously with containers — What is cool about Wireguard is it integrates into the Linux networking stack.
• WireGuard Didn't Make it To The Mainline Linux Kernel This Cycle — The code continues to be improved upon but looks like it came up just short of making it into this current development cycle.
• WireGuard VPN review: A new type of VPN offers serious advantages — Fewer lines of code, simpler setup, and better algorithms make a strong case.
• The Current Status of WireGuard VPNs - Are We There Yet?
• Using a free VPN? Why not skip the middleman and just send your data to President Xi?
• Feedback from Cody
• NRE Labs — NRE Labs is a no-strings-attached, community-centered initiative to bring the skills of automation within reach for everyone
• Introduction to Antidote — Antidote is an open-source project aimed at making automated network operations more accessible with fast, easy and fun learning.
• StackStorm — From simple if/then rules to complicated workflows, StackStorm lets you automate DevOps your way.
• wireguard-private-networking: Build your own multi server private network using wireguard and ansible
• Algo: Set up a personal IPSEC or WireGuard VPN in the cloud