UniGui Offtopic: Server just reachable over VPN ??? is it possible?

[erich.wanker]

Hello, a short Question:

Is it possible to install a apache webserver on WinServer2019 (hosted in a dataCenter) - which is just reachable - if a client first starts a VPN-tunnel to the server?

the amount of simultanes users schould be 100 (does a VPN Software exist for such thinking?)

reason: in law-view it is a intranet-solution.

[mierlp]

Hi Erich

A VPN always consists of 2 components:
- VPN CLIENT
- VPN SERVER/HOST

The CLIENT contains the configuration and know to which SERVER/HOST he has to connect. The SERVER/HOST takes care of the incoming requests and denies 
connections which are not use the client configuration. A VPN routes a device's connection throught a private server/host instead of the ISP

 

General there are 2 types of VPN connecitons:

REMOTE ACCESS VPN:
A remote access VPN enables the user to connect their device to a network from outside their organization’s office. This device-to-network approach typically involves a user connecting their laptop, smartphone, or tablet to a network through their VPN. 

SITE-TO-SITE VPN:
A site-to-site enables connections between multiple networks. This network-to-network approach is typically used to connect multiple offices or branch locations to a central office.

So...yes it's possible if every users has installed the proper vpn client/configuration. For my daily work we also use a VPN for about 2700 users/devices and that will
be about 1500-1800 concurrent. We use products from Fortinet | Enterprise Security Without Compromise. 

You can also look at:

Best Open-Source VPNs Update 2022 - 5 Choices To Consider! (fossbytes.com)

Business VPN | Next-Gen VPN | OpenVPN

SoftEther VPN Project - SoftEther VPN Project

 

[Franco Grech]

Use Mikrotik CHR on your VDS.

It can handle the VPN requests more easier.