Is it possible to host a local website to a select number of people who i give access to my VPN address?
My thought process is this. I will get a windows computer to host a VPN network, and with the same computer I would also host a mysql server and a Django (or any other framework) application on 192.168.1.2:8000 (my static local ip). Then provide my VPN ip address to my users who can use something like cisco anyconnect to connect to my VPN and view mysite on something like 192.168.1.2:8000.
Is this feasible? Am I missing anything? Do I need a special router to maintain a static ip address? Would using a residential vs private internet make a difference?
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Yes it is possible. Feasibility depends on your setupp, budget and other factors, so it would be difficult to decide based on the information you have provided. If you are using Cisco Anyconnect, then you will need Cisco ASA or Cisco router running IOS image that supports VPN Remote access. There will be additional cost for Anyconnect users. Static IP address provides more reliable connection, but you can use Dynamic IP also, by using Dynamic DNS service. Residential Vs. Private will depend on your needs, like Reliability, Bandwidth and so on.
