Linux server with two static ip, one public, one private

[acumenet]

Is there a simple way to have a web server have both a static public ip (I have a block of static IP's) and an static private ip (ex 192.168.0.60)? I am running a web project management application.... Do I need two seperate nic's to do this?

 

[PhilFrisbie]

Yes, many servers have both public and private IP addresses, and yes, they generally have two NICs.

However, you can use port forwarding or a DMZ on the router and then the server will have just one internal IP address, but can also be accessed by the public IP.

 

[acumenet]

Thank you for the response Which option would you implement? Considering that the server is configured as a web server hosting a locally (private network 192.168.0.xxx) used project management application (Collabitive) that also needs access from the public (205.67.xxx.xxx) Also it would be nice for the private network to see a shared subdirectory to copy file to and fro.... Again thank you for your help e

 

[PhilFrisbie]

If you are just using HTTP (web server), then I suggest forwarding port 80 (and port 443 is you use HTTPS) at the router since it limits the server's exposure to the wild Internet

 

[acumenet]

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