SSH vs VPN

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:45:58 +0100

When I deploy an application to a server that is owned by the customer or the customers IT provider, they very often require me to setup a virtual private network (VPN) connection. I tell them about Secure Shell (SSH) protocol and how is better fit for this use case. As they are used to Windows server environment, where SSH is mostly absent, they insist on using VPNs.

In this post I will compare the two technologies and explain why SSH is the better option in this use case.

Comparison on Janik von Rotz

SSH vs VPN