About zerotier
The Reddit post from July 19, 2023, on r/selfhosted introduces ztnet, a self-hosted ZeroTier network controller developed by user "sinamics." Built with Next.js, Prisma, tRPC, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, ztnet aims to simplify managing ZeroTier networks. Key features include network management, node monitoring, intuitive node operations, and configurable settings like IP ranges and access controls. It can be deployed via Docker, with the first user gaining admin rights. The post links to the GitHub repository (https://github.com/sinamics/ztnet) and invites feedback. Comments praise its ease of use and functionality, with some users switching from other tools like ztncui, noting its smooth integration and robust features. Reddit
A ZeroTier network controller is a software component that manages a ZeroTier virtual network. ZeroTier is a software-defined networking tool that creates secure, peer-to-peer virtual networks across devices, regardless of their physical location or network type. The controller acts as the central authority, handling tasks like: - **Network Configuration**: Defines network settings, such as IP ranges and routing rules. - **Node Management**: Authorizes and authenticates devices (nodes) joining the network. - **Encryption and Security**: Oversees secure communication between nodes using end-to-end encryption. - **Coordination**: Ensures nodes can discover and connect to each other efficiently. By default, ZeroTier provides hosted controllers, but a self-hosted controller (like ztnet) allows users to manage their own private networks with full control and customization, avoiding reliance on external servers.