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'''VPN''' is an acronym for '''Virtual Private Network''', which uses public network infrastructures to provide connection or communication services for users who are travelling or in remote areas. VPN is a form of Wide Area Network ([[WAN]]) which utilizes the internet, private networks or service provider backbone network also known as the VPN backbone and specialized protocols to enable users to share files, conduct video conferencing, access to network resources, databases and websites. VPN is used to provide a private and secure connection for users.<ref>[http://ptgmedia.pearsoncmg.com/images/1587051796/samplechapter/1587051796content.pdf Chapter 1: What is a Virtual Private Network]</ref> <ref>[http://computer.howstuffworks.com/vpn.htm How VPNs Work]</ref>
'''VPN''' is an acronym for '''Virtual Private Network'''which uses public network infrastructures to provide connection or communication services for users who are travelling or in remote areas. VPN is a form of Wide Area Network ([[WAN]]) which utilizes the internet, private networks or service provider backbone network also known as the VPN backbone and specialized protocols to enable users to share files, conduct video conferencing, access to network resources, databases and websites. VPN is used to provide a private and secure connection for users.<ref>[http://ptgmedia.pearsoncmg.com/images/1587051796/samplechapter/1587051796content.pdf Chapter 1: What is a Virtual Private Network]</ref> <ref>[http://computer.howstuffworks.com/vpn.htm How VPNs Work]</ref>
==Different Types of VPN Services==
==Different Types of VPN Services==
==Benefits of VPN==
==Benefits of VPN==
VPN is cheaper compared with using leased lines. Individual users and organizations save money because VPN allows users to get rid of their high expenses on long-distance leased lines and telephone charges as well as support costs. VPN provides site protection from unauthorized access, independent addressing, improved performance and bandwidth,<ref>[http://compnetworking.about.com/od/vpn/f/vpn_benefits.htm What Are the Advantages and Benefits of a VPN?]</ref>
VPN is cheaper compared with using leased lines. Individual users and organizations save money because VPN allows users to get rid of their high expenses on long-distance leased lines and telephone charges as well as support costs. VPN provides site protection from unauthorized access, independent addressing, improved performance and bandwidth,<ref>[http://compnetworking.about.com/od/vpn/f/vpn_benefits.htm What Are the Advantages and Benefits of a VPN?]</ref>
==References==
==References==
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