OS X Server's VPN, what does it do?

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with os x server's vpn feature, can go say, starbucks, , in effect use non-secure wifi securely using os x server's vpn?

happen? would, in effect, being using home internet connection @ starbucks?

thought buying vpn service $5-$10 month can use public wifi safely, os x server $19. os x server's vpn work purchasing vpn service? difference?

help!
 

yes, time.

means, of course, must have machine running server @ home or office. can't load server on laptop , carry starbucks if want vpn.

if want decent vpn cheap , don't want devote mac purpose, can $35 raspberry pi per instructions @ http://unvexed.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-set-up-real-encrypted-vpn.html ...i've got 1 of (two, actually), in addition mac have dedicated various server services, gives me duplicative vpn capability has been handy.

don't expect "it works" experience os x server. server thin user-interface veneer on top of standard unix networking services. running server geektastic, no way around it.

1 more thing: locations (and countries) block known commercial vpn services, running own work in circumstances. resist temptation use various "what ip address" sites exist on internet, of these known feed databases of known vpns. , in general it's idea keep vpn-ing , not broadcast around how smart using one... when local network managers wind of that, they'll add vpn block-list. note in circumstances, using vpn may imperil in way or another: they're illegal in few countries, , employers may take dim view of using network , computers access own vpn whatever purpose. vpn eyes open.
 


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