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not directly an answer, but PPTP is VPN with vulnerability which was demonstrate as weak and easy to break.<br />
Consider another type like L2PT (wich is built in VPN in common OS like windows, mac, android) or IPsec
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not directly an answer, but PPTP is VPN with vulnerability which was demonstrate as weak and easy to break.
Consider another type like L2PT (wich is built in VPN in common OS like windows, mac, android) or IPsec

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I am using PPTP because I haven't managed to configure L2TP on my practice server. Also, the server that I have to practice on is a cloud server with a public address (not behind a NAT router) and the server that I will be configuring will be behind a NAT router. I also intend to configure the firewall on the NAT router to only accept PPTP traffic from specific IP hosts which should provide an additional level of security.<br />
I have managed to set up a PPTP VPN server and a remote client connection.
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I am using PPTP because I haven't managed to configure L2TP on my practice server. Also, the server that I have to practice on is a cloud server with a public address (not behind a NAT router) and the server that I will be configuring will be behind a NAT router. I also intend to configure the firewall on the NAT router to only accept PPTP traffic from specific IP hosts which should provide an additional level of security.
I have managed to set up a PPTP VPN server and a remote client connection.

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I am planning to set up a PPTP VPN server on a windows 2008 R2 server behind a BT hub 3 and will configure the hub for port mapping so as to listen on the public side using a non-standard PPTP port number (for added security).<br />
How can I configure/set-up a network connection to the server on a windows 7 PC to use the non-standard port ?
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I am planning to set up a PPTP VPN server on a windows 2008 R2 server behind a BT hub 3 and will configure the hub for port mapping so as to listen on the public side using a non-standard PPTP port number (for added security).
How can I configure/set-up a network connection to the server on a windows 7 PC to use the non-standard port ?

windows 7 PPTP client connection TCP port cnfiguration

A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or travelling users access to a central organizational network securely. VPNs encapsulate data transfers using secure cryptographic methods and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that the data cannot be intercepted.

The Windows operating systems have distinct methodologies for designing and implementing networks, and have specific systems to accomplish various networking processes, such as Exchange for email, Sharepoint for shared files and programs, and IIS for delivery of web pages. Microsoft also produces server technologies for networked database use, security and virtualization.