The VPN service included in OS X Server is a lightweight, easy-to-setup server component that allows end-users remote access to corporate data. By utilizing public networks, such as the Internet, VPN creates a secure tunnel that encrypts two-way communications between two end-points. VPN is a must-have tool for employees working off-site or users who wish to access data on their home computers securely.
Cheapest would be getting 2 Mac Mini then put OSX server on them, making then the VPN server gateway and servers. Depending on what model you get, Sonicwall/Watchguards. This will be the MOST secure VPN tunnel and also be a wonderfull firewall for your network. Just like that, your Mac is a powerful server. MacOS Server brings even more power to your business, home office, or school. Designed to work with macOS and iOS, macOS Server makes it easy to configure Mac and iOS devices.
It can also be used as a means to safely browse online when connected to public Wi-Fi. Configure a VPN service.
On our server, running Windows Server Essentials 2012 R2, files are stored on a specific drive that staff change, amend & delete on a day to day basis. This is accessed any logging on to the Work Domain.
For a couple of staff, they have direct access to this Server drive from home via a VPN connection set up on their laptop. For the Mac laptop, the person needs to dual boot into Windows to get this remote VPN access Can this exact same process be set up for MacOS, so as to not have to dual boot into Windows?
Currently on the Macs, you can access the Server drive through the Work Domain in MacOS when in the office (not have to dual boot into Windows), so just want to go that step further remotely for the Mac via VPN, as for Windows. Hi, Regarding your requirement, please refer to the following links: How to connect with File Sharing on your Mac How to access remote file server Connect to Windows File Sharing server using VPN Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
Best Regards, Alvin Wang Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help. If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact. Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately those links don't explain how to set up a VPN on MacOS. To set up the VPN on a Windows laptop, you add that computer name to the VPN group in Windows Server In Windows 10, in the list of wifi connections on the bottom right, one is the VPN connection. You just click on that, click connect, enter your domain username & password & you are remotely connected to the Server drive, where shared files are stored. I want to do the the exact same thing on MacOS.
If you are in the office, on MacOS you simply open FinderGoConnect To Serversmb://102.0.1.01.