Virtual private network (VPN) is a type of network technology that is designed to create a very secure network connection over a public network such as those at WiFi hotspots or even the private network that is owned by a specified service provider. Several educational institutions and government agencies as well as large corporations are using the virtual private network technology to allow remote users to securely connect to their private network. Virtual private networks also allow multiple connections over long distances much like a wide area network (WAN). VPNs are mainly used to extend intranets all over the world to disseminate information as well as news to a much wider user base. It enables the sharing of files and video conferencing as well as other similar network services. Virtual private networks do not provide any additional functions other than the ones existing now. What they only do is to implement those services in a more efficient manner, in a cheaper way, and retains better security because it is a restricted network. [Read more…]