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What Is a (Virtual
Private Network) VPN ?
A virtual private network as the extension of a private
network (Your business network) that links across shared or
public networks like the Internet. With a VPN, you can send
data between two computers across a shared or public network
in a manner that works like an securely encrypted tunnel.
Virtual private networking is the act of creating and
configuring a virtual private network.
Using VPN, remote users are connected to the business
internal network as if they were directly connected like
their workstation at the office. This allows authenticated
users to have secure access to servers and other devices
normally restricted to the internal business network
so they can open their files, check their email and even run
their normal programs.
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Benefits of
a Virtual
Private Network :
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Allows more time working away from
the office |
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Provides Secure remote access
to centralised resources |
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Saves time and money on
transportation costs for remote
users |
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Simplifies
the extending of the
network layout |
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Provides
opportunities for branch office
networking
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Provides broadband
compatibility between networks |
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Improves productivity |
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Reduces operational costs
compared to traditional WAN
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VPNs are used to
provide secure, reliable and proper network
connectivity to mobile out-of-office users.
They can access all servers, workstations
and applications which they can access from
within the business office.
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Can It Work for My
Business?
If your office has a broadband
connection and you have or can get a broadband connection at
home or your branch office, then secure remote access using
a VPN is definitely possible. It can even work for dialup
connections although this will cause remote access to be
much slower.
It is critical for business
professionals today to have secure access to their
information from anywhere at any time.
Small Business Server 2003
integrates the latest remote access technology to make it
easier for employees to connect to their corporate or small
business network.
Talk to us about having secure
remote access to your business.
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