docs: add pulse secure post

openscript · openscript · commit 42c02ab0efe5 · 2024-09-22T08:20:51.000Z
diff --git a/.frontmatter/database/mediaDb.json b/.frontmatter/database/mediaDb.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+{"src":{"content":{"blog":{"2024":{"09":{"22":{}}}}}}}
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2021/06/05/local-area-network-game-streaming.de.mdx b/src/content/blog/2021/06/05/local-area-network-game-streaming.de.mdx
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ tags:
   - Remote Desktop
   - Remote Gaming
   - Nvidia Shield
-  - Local Area Network
+  - LAN
 cover:
   src: ./gamepad.jpg
 ---
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2021/06/05/local-area-network-game-streaming.en.mdx b/src/content/blog/2021/06/05/local-area-network-game-streaming.en.mdx
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ tags:
   - Remote Desktop
   - Remote Gaming
   - Nvidia Shield
-  - Local Area Network
+  - LAN
 cover:
   src: ./gamepad.jpg
 ---
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2021/06/29/openwrt-on-tplink-archer-a7.de.mdx b/src/content/blog/2021/06/29/openwrt-on-tplink-archer-a7.de.mdx
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ publishedAt: 2021-06-29T11:26:28.000Z
 tags:
   - OpenWRT
   - Router
-  - Local Area Network
-  - Wireless LAN
+  - LAN
+  - WLAN
 cover:
   src: ./tplink-archer-a7-set-up.jpg
 ---
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2021/06/29/openwrt-on-tplink-archer-a7.en.mdx b/src/content/blog/2021/06/29/openwrt-on-tplink-archer-a7.en.mdx
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ publishedAt: 2021-06-29T11:26:28.000Z
 tags:
   - OpenWRT
   - Router
-  - Local Area Network
-  - Wireless LAN
+  - LAN
+  - WLAN
 cover:
   src: ./tplink-archer-a7-set-up.jpg
 ---
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2021/08/07/extend-wlan-with-a-openwrt-router.de.mdx b/src/content/blog/2021/08/07/extend-wlan-with-a-openwrt-router.de.mdx
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ publishedAt: 2021-08-07T17:44:02.166Z
 tags:
   - OpenWRT
   - Router
-  - Local Area Network
-  - Wireless LAN
+  - LAN
+  - WLAN
 cover:
   src: ./tplink-archer-a7-operation.jpeg
 ---
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2021/08/07/extend-wlan-with-a-openwrt-router.en.mdx b/src/content/blog/2021/08/07/extend-wlan-with-a-openwrt-router.en.mdx
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ publishedAt: 2021-08-07T17:44:02.166Z
 tags:
   - OpenWRT
   - Router
-  - Local Area Network
+  - LAN
   - Wireless LAN
 cover:
   src: ./tplink-archer-a7-operation.jpeg
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2022/08/05/set-up-wireguard-on-openwrt.en.mdx b/src/content/blog/2022/08/05/set-up-wireguard-on-openwrt.en.mdx
@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ publishedAt: 2022-08-05T14:00:37.609Z
 tags:
   - OpenWRT
   - Router
-  - Local Area Network
-  - Wireless LAN
-  - Virtual Private Network
+  - LAN
+  - WLAN
+  - VPN
 modifiedAt: 2022-08-05T14:23:39.245Z
 draft: false
 cover:
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Change to the `Advanced Settings` at the top. It's a good idea to define a fixed
 
 ![Configure Wireguard DNS](openwrt-configure-wireguard-dns.png)
 
-For the `Firewall Settings`, the question needs to be asked, with whom VPN clients are allowed to communicate? If the clients can communicate with other clients on the local area network select `LAN` and if the vpn acts as a internet proxy `WAN` can be selected. Maybe other configurations make sense here.
+For the `Firewall Settings`, the question needs to be asked, with whom VPN clients are allowed to communicate? If the clients can communicate with other clients on the LAN select `LAN` and if the vpn acts as a internet proxy `WAN` can be selected. Maybe other configurations make sense here.
 
 ![Configure Wireguard Firewall](openwrt-configure-wireguard-firewall.png)
 
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2024/09/08/my-new-workstation.en.md b/src/content/blog/2024/09/08/my-new-workstation.en.md
@@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ draft: true
 
 After three and a half years, I'm about to replace my Dell XPS 13 9310. Over the years I've used this laptop almost everyday and it started to show its age. The keys foil or whatever it is, starts to have blisters and come off. Also the battery has degraded. Maybe I going to make a post usage review of it, I don't know yet.
 
-Anyway, I've got my hands on a new Lenovo P14s of the 4th generation. Actually I'm happy how the Dell performed, also the previous XPS I had was okay, but everything that came after the 9310 didn't really impress me. Especially the touch keys are a turn off.
+Anyway, I've got my hands on a new Lenovo P14s of the 4th generation. Actually I'm happy how the Dell performed, also the previous XPS I had was okay, but everything that came after the 9310 didn't really impress me. I especially don't like the touch keys.
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/connect-to-ivanti-pulse-secure-from-arch.en.md b/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/connect-to-ivanti-pulse-secure-from-arch.en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+---
+title: Connect to Ivanti Pulse Secure from Arch Linux
+publishedAt: 2024-09-22T07:41:34.203Z
+tags:
+  - VPN
+cover:
+  src: ./vpn.jpg
+  alt: Netgear switch with a key and an ethernet cable
+---
+
+University of Zurich uses Ivantis Pulse Secure in connection with Microsoft single sign on (SSO) as their VPN technology. I want to outline here, how to connect this VPN, when using Arch Linux.
+
+## Summary
+
+1. Install packages `paru -S pulse-secure gtkmm3 webkit2gtk`
+1. Start service `systemctl start pulsesecure`
+1. Start application via launcher `pulseui`
+1. Add a connection
+1. Connect and maybe install Chrome Embedded Framework (CEF)
+
+## Installation
+
+Luckily there is a suitable package in the Arch User Repository (AUR) called [`pulse-secure`](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/pulse-secure). I'm using [Paru](https://github.com/Morganamilo/paru) as my AUR helper, so I installed the package with:
+
+```bash
+paru -S pulse-secure
+```
+
+If you want to use the Pulse user interface, you also need to install `gtkmm3` and `webkit2gtk` with:
+
+```bash
+paru -S gtkmm3 webkit2gtk
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+As the package already prompted after the installation, the user interface `pulseUi` needs a service to be running.
+
+```txt
+==> NOTE: From 9.1r10.0, the client (pulseUi, pulselauncher) requires a service called pulsesecure.
+==> NOTE: Run 'sudo systemctl start pulsesecure' before you run the client.
+==> NOTE: Run 'sudo systemctl enable pulsesecure' to start the service automatically in boot.
+```
+
+I usually just start the service before I connect to the VPN using the user interface with `systemctl start pulsesecure`. After getting the service up and running I start `pulseui` via the application launcher.
+
+![Pulse Secure UI](./vpn-ui.png)
+
+Then I simply add a new connection, with the details provided by the organization and click the connect button.
+
+![Pulse Secure UI: Add a connection](./vpn-connection.png)
+
+If the VPN site requires you to log into a web based SSO, you are maybe prompted to install the Chrome Embedded Framework (CEF), which is used to display the SSO.
+
+![Pulse Secure UI: Install CEF](./vpn-cef.png)
+![Pulse Secure UI: Download CEF](./vpn-cef-downloading.png)
+
+After installing CEF the SSO should open, where you can login using your personal credentials.
+
+![Pulse Secure UI](./vpn-sso.png)
+
+With the successful login, you should be connected to the VPN.
+
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn-cef-downloading.png b/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn-cef-downloading.png
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn-cef.png b/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn-cef.png
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn-connection.png b/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn-connection.png
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn-sso.png b/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn-sso.png
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn-ui.png b/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn-ui.png
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn.jpg b/src/content/blog/2024/09/22/vpn.jpg
diff --git a/src/content/blog/2024/09/30/gems-of-september-24.en.md b/src/content/blog/2024/09/30/gems-of-september-24.en.md
@@ -1,9 +1,8 @@
 ---
 title: Gems of September 24"
-publishedAt: 2024-09-10T18:20:18.708Z
+publishedAt: 2024-09-30T20:00:00.000Z
 tags:
   - Gems of the Month
-draft: true
 ---
 
 This article is a collection of gems I encountered during September 24". Hopefully a series or habit will develop out of this.
diff --git a/src/layouts/sections/LatestBlogsSection.astro b/src/layouts/sections/LatestBlogsSection.astro
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 ---
 import type { Locale } from "../../configuration";
 import { useTranslations } from "../../utils/i18n";
-import { getCollection } from "astro:content";
 import PostCard from "../../components/PostCard.astro";
 import CardList from "../../components/CardList.astro";
+import { defaultBlogCollection } from '../../collections/blog';
 
 type Props = {
   locale: Locale;
@@ -12,9 +12,7 @@ type Props = {
 const { locale } = Astro.props;
 const t = useTranslations(locale);
 
-const posts = (await getCollection("blog", (e) => !e.data.draft))
-  .reverse()
-  .slice(0, 4);
+const posts = defaultBlogCollection.slice(0, 4);
 ---
 
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`9`	`9`	`After three and a half years, I'm about to replace my Dell XPS 13 9310. Over the years I've used this laptop almost everyday and it started to show its age. The keys foil or whatever it is, starts to have blisters and come off. Also the battery has degraded. Maybe I going to make a post usage review of it, I don't know yet.`
`10`	`10`
`11`		`-Anyway, I've got my hands on a new Lenovo P14s of the 4th generation. Actually I'm happy how the Dell performed, also the previous XPS I had was okay, but everything that came after the 9310 didn't really impress me. Especially the touch keys are a turn off.`
	`11`	`+Anyway, I've got my hands on a new Lenovo P14s of the 4th generation. Actually I'm happy how the Dell performed, also the previous XPS I had was okay, but everything that came after the 9310 didn't really impress me. I especially don't like the touch keys.`