Cloud VM auto-joining a VPN for homelab use

A new cloud should automatically join a VPN network when it starts. The intended setup uses a so the server can enter the private network without manually handling keys or login methods each time.

A may also be part of the setup, so the network needs to work even when the connection is not a normal home internet line. The practical problem is keeping VPN keys and methods organized enough that new servers can join reliably.

Key points

  • New cloud should join a VPN automatically at startup.
  • A is the likely way to run the VPN setup without manual steps.
  • The setup is meant to reduce confusion around keys and methods.
  • A adds a need for reliable remote networking outside a normal home line.
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