How to Install sshuttle on OpenSUSE Latest

Overview

sshuttle is a Python-based tool that allows you to create a secure VPN connection. It uses the SSH protocol to provide traffic forwarding from a remote server to a local client. In this tutorial, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to install sshuttle on OpenSUSE latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

Step 1 - Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the required dependencies. sshuttle depends on Python, a programming language, and its package management system pip. Use the following command to install Python and pip:

sudo zypper install python3 python3-pip

Step 2 - Install sshuttle

After installing Python and pip, the next step is to install sshuttle. There are two ways to install sshuttle on OpenSUSE latest:

Method 1 - Install from Package

OpenSUSE has an official package for sshuttle that you can install using the following command:

sudo zypper install sshuttle

Method 2 - Install from Source

Another way to install sshuttle is by downloading the source code from GitHub, which provides the latest version. Execute the following command to download the source code:

sudo zypper install git
git clone https://github.com/sshuttle/sshuttle.git

Once you have downloaded the source code, you can install sshuttle using pip. Run the following command in the sshuttle directory to install it:

sudo make install

Step 3 - Verify the Installation

After completing the installation process, it's time to verify whether sshuttle is running correctly on OpenSUSE latest. Execute the following command to verify:

sshuttle --version

If you get the version number of sshuttle in the output, the installation is successful.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed sshuttle on OpenSUSE latest using either a package or source. You can use sshuttle to establish a secure VPN connection by forwarding traffic from the remote server to the local client. If you encounter any issues, check the official documentation of sshuttle or contact their support team.

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