My tech guy recently quit, so now I'm trying to figure things out on my own. We are running 2003 server. I have a new out of state office that just opened up that will need to be added to our network. How can I do this?
2006-09-19 08:02:17 · 3 answers · asked by BarrieW 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Not sure if I need a VPN or something more. There are also resources there that I need. Does that mean 2 VPNs? Isnt there a better way?
2006-09-19 08:13:52 · update #1
That all depends. Do you intend to connect over the internet? If so there are two methods.
1. Use a RAS (Remote Access Server) used to dial into.
2. Use a VPN (Most secure)
If you are using sensitive material. I would recommend a vpn. It is much more secure than ras. The fall back of course is your connection. You are limited to the speed of the internet.
Option 2 purchase a ISDN lines or T1's for private network connection between sites. (Most costly) In addition you will need network equipment ie switch's and CSU/DSU's to connect both sites together.
2006-09-19 08:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by Swoopy2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vpn connection would work. Here is a link to link up Windows servers via vpn. TX
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/c257e16c-0da2-410d-a0e1-192b006ca6831033.mspx?mfr=true
2006-09-19 15:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by txengineer762 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to hire a network consultant. The easiest solution is to set up a virtual private network (VPN) across the internet.
2006-09-19 15:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by sjj571 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋