Changes between Version 27 and Version 28 of Compression


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Timestamp:
11/26/21 03:57:21 (2 years ago)
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tct
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  • Compression

    v27 v28  
    1818Because most data is already highly compressed and even optimised (eg. Video stream), there is no need for OpenVPN to sort through the entire data stream looking for compressible data .. that is wasting your CPU time on a totally pointless task.
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    20 By "**''Unusual Circumstances''**" what I mean is this: **You control** both Server and Client nodes AND you know that you are transmitting a lot of uncompressed data (eg. Live video stream from a cheap "security" camera) over that VPN link.  In such a case, you can use compression to your advantage.
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    22 Otherwise, you do not need or want to use compression.
     20By "**''Unusual Circumstances''**" what I mean is this: **You control** both Server and Client nodes AND you know that you are transmitting a lot of uncompressed data (eg. Live video stream from a cheap "security" camera) over that VPN link.  In such a case, you can use compression to your advantage.  Otherwise, you do not need or want to use compression.
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    2422`TL;DR` OpenVPN are not removing compression but it must be made secure. You do not need it.