[PVE-User] Unable to get openvpn to run in a VE (Container)

[Dietmar Maurer]

> I'm not sure that I follow what you are recommending.  This 
> VE is currently using the venet devices for it's 
> communication with the LAN.  
> I needed to use openvpn to establish a client VPN to a remote 
> server.  
> This VE (PostPath) is behind a firewall and is not accessible 
> from the Internet.  The VPN connection would be to the 
> servers handling incoming and outgoing SMTP.
> 
> Would you recommend a different configuration?

Yes, use a VE with veth (instead of venet) device. When creating
a VE you can do this by selecting 'Bridged Ethernet'.

You then have a fully functional 'eth0' device inside the VE.

VE Network configuration need to be done manually in that case.

- Dietmar