Overview
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a private, encrypted network connection layered within a public network.
Common examples/uses include:
Accessing a company network while away from the office
Circumventing internet censorship
Protecting yourself on a public Wi-Fi network such as a coffee shop or airport
These are just a few basic examples of what VPNs can be used for. Creating a VPN can be a very complicated task depending on how you would like to implement the service.
VPNs and DreamHost
If you wish to create a VPN at DreamHost, the only option is to purchase a Dedicated Server or DreamCompute. Since you have sudo/root access on these types of servers, you can install any VPN software you like.
Please note that this would need to be completely custom-built by you. DreamHost support can not assist in any way with the configuration of your VPN.
