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VPN server architecture

Technical architecture of VPN servers, including RAM-only servers

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Jan 15, 2026
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How do VPN server architectures (RAM‑only vs disk, physical seizure resistance) affect the ability to produce logs in legal demands?

RAM‑only (diskless) VPN server architectures materially limit what can be produced in response to legal demands because volatile memory is erased on reboot and cannot yield persistent historical logs ...

Feb 3, 2026

How does Mullvad’s no‑logs policy compare legally to other VPNs like NordVPN or Proton in practice?

’s policy is legally robust in practice because it combines an extremely minimal collection model (anonymous tokens, no email), servers, and public, repeatable audits — but its Swedish jurisdiction an...

Jan 17, 2026

What technical evidence or tests can verify a VPN provider’s no-logs claims?

Independent audits, server-side technical controls (RAM-only, anti-retention designs), open-source client/server code, transparency reports and real-world legal cases are the primary pieces of technic...