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SolutionBase: Increase remote access security with Network Access Protection in Windows Vista
When remote users try to access your network via VPN, you can only hope that they have up-to-date virus protection and other things to keep from spreading problems across your network. Windows Vista introduced Network Access Protection to allow you to enforce rules on users before they access a network.
Tags: Network Access Protection, Microsoft Windows Vista, VPN, Software
Technical articles 2007-08-10
A first look: Inside Windows Home Server remote access
This article is also available as a TechRepublic download and as a TechRepublic gallery.One of the coolerparts of Windows Home Server WHS is the ability to access files remotely. WHSprovides you with a URL (yourservername.livenode.com) that allows you to uploador download files from anywhere on the Web.Remote access landing pageThe...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Hardware servers
Technical articles 2007-04-27
How do I... Configure TightVNC for remote access?
This article is also available as a TechRepublic download.Numerousremote administration and connectivity tools exist to help support techniciansand IT administrators troubleshoot, maintain, and access systems in differentlocations. Some are easy to use and require no firewall configuration. Otherspossess expensive and potentially prohibitive licensing requirements, whiledelivering more advanced functionality.Often,VNC—which stands for...
Tags: Open source
Technical articles 2007-03-16
How do I... Configure Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Remote Access?
This article is also available as a TechRepublic download.Theability to remotely administer Windows Small Business Server can prove priceless. Addingnew users, resetting account lockouts and passwords, reviewing event logs andtroubleshooting numerous other common issues needn't require an in-person visitto the office on weekends or remote facilities, even, on weekdays.WindowsSmall Business...
Tags: Erik Eckel Network+, MCP+I, MCSE, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, remote access, Remote Access Wizard, server, VPN
Technical articles 2007-02-01
Use remote desktop to connect to the live Windows Server 2003 console
The remote desktop capability found in Windows Server 2003 can be a real lifesaver as you perform common administrative tasks on your Windows machine. In Windows 2000, the remote desktop functionality left something to be desired. The remote desktop was always presented in a virtual session. Remote access...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, PRODUCTIVITY, desktop, console, remote desktop, remote access, virtual session, tool, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
Technical articles 2006-12-19
The importance of a remote access policy
The benefits of remote access connectivity are welldocumented. Unfortunately, so are the dangers.Lured by the many advantages, organizations have been quickto introduce remote access services. Remote connectivity introduces newfoundflexibility. Enabling remote access to an organization's network, systems anddata can benefit most any organization. Whether a small nonprofit seeks toenable volunteers...
Tags: Erik Eckel Network+, MCP+I, MCSE, remote access, telecommuting
Technical articles 2006-07-19
Microsoft's Scalable Networking Pack enhances Windows Server 2003
Microsoft recently released the Scalable Networking Pack for Windows Server 2003 that includes three features that will enhance scalability and network performance. We're always on the lookout for products that will make your networking technologies more scalable. Some of the primary elements of scalability include enhancements...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, TCP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Scalable Networking Pack, TCP Chimney, Deb Shinder, TCP/IP, NETWORKING, Remote access, ItÂ, network, SMB Strategies Newsletter, Processor, Server, NDIS, Chimney, Pack, NetDMA, TCP Chimney TCP Chimney, Receive Side Scaling
Technical articles 2006-06-05
Configure remote access policies on Windows 2000 Server
Considering remote access for your users? Jim Boyce gives you the rundown on what you need to know about configuring remote access policies on your Windows 2000 Server. If you are considering providing remote access capability for your users, controlling who can connect and when they can connect is...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, Jim Boyce, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, server, remote access, remote access policy, Internet Authentication Service, RRAS, pane, console, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter
Technical articles 2006-04-03
Choosing a remote access authentication scheme
When you implement remote access for your network, you'll have several authentication options to choose from. By understanding the pros and cons of each, you can select the solution that will provide both security and scalability. Almost every business network today has or will have clients connecting to...
Tags: Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol, Microsoft Corp., Deb Shinder, VPNs, SECURITY, remote access, authenticator, Password Authentication Protocol, password, authentication, server, remote access server, MS-CHAP, SMB Strategies Newsletter, Accounting, Authorization, Network, RADIUS, Client, Internet Authentication Service, EAP/TLS EAP/TLS, RADIUS Authentication RADIUS, Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition, Network Security, Servers, Networking, Hardware
Technical articles 2006-03-27
Configure DHCP relay for remote access clients in Windows 2000 Server
Setting up a remote access server using Windows 2000 Server? You can configure the RRAS service to forward DHCP requests to a DHCP server with a few simple steps. Here's how. You are probably aware that Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP enables clients to obtain IP settings such...
Tags: DHCP, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, Jim Boyce, NETWORKING, remote access, DHCP Relay, server, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter, Servers, Hardware
Technical articles 2006-03-27
Terminating the Remote Access VPN client connection at the front-end device in an ISA environment
In this article, I'll detail how to configure the ISAfirewall to support remote-access VPN clients terminating at a front-endfirewall or NAT device. I'll provide some of the key configuration issues andthe implications they may have on your network. Author's noteWe'll go over the following procedures:Configure the front-end firewall/NAT device withIP...
Tags: DMZ, Dr. Thomas Shinder MCSE, firewall, front-end firewall, ISA, ISA Firewall, network, Network Address Translation, remote access
Technical articles 2006-03-20
Configuring remote access VPN connections in a back-end ISA firewall configuration
Bringing a new firewall into your network is never a simpleproposition. On one hand, you want to take advantage of the features andsecurity advantages provided by the new firewall, but on the other hand you don'twant to disrupt your current network infrastructure, as such disruptions havethe potential for creating more...
Tags: Dr. Thomas Shinder MCSE, firewall, ISA, ISA Firewall, remote access, VPN
Technical articles 2006-02-03
Providing remote access to the ISA firewall's Web proxy services
The ISA firewall (ISA Server 2004) is a stateful packet andapplication layer inspection firewall.One of the ISA firewall's most popular application layer inspectionextensions is its Web proxy filter. The Web proxy filter enables the ISAfirewall to act as a Web proxy device. Web proxy devices or servers supportcomputers with Web...
Tags: branch office, Dr. Thomas Shinder MCSE, firewall, ISA, ISA Firewall, main office, remote access, Web, Web-proxy
Technical articles 2005-12-07
Configure Windows Server 2003 to act as a router
Using the Routing And Remote Access Services RRAS component, you can configure your Windows Server 2003 system to act as a router. In this Windows Server 2003 tip, Scott Lowe tells you how. Windows Server 2003 can do much more than just file sharing and Web site hosting....
Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Routers & switches, Network technology, router, wizard, remote access, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, RRAS, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
Technical articles 2005-08-30
Add RADIUS server capability to Windows 2000 Server
The Internet Authentication Service IAS enables Windows 2000 Server to function as a RADIUS server. In this Windows 2000 Server tip, Jim Boyce examines the benefits offered by IAS and tells you how to install it on Windows 2000. Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service RADIUS is a standard...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, RADIUS, Internet Authentication Service, Microsoft Windows 2000, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Jim Boyce, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Network security, RADIUS server, remote access, server, authentication, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter, Outsourcing, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
Technical articles 2005-07-25
Track remote access with RRAS logging in Windows 2000
Take a look at the logging features offered by Windows 2000 Server's Routing and Remote Access Service RRAS. Tracking server usage is critical to managing security, and tracking remote access is particularly important. If your organization uses Windows 2000 Server's Routing and Remote Access...
Tags: RRAS, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Jim Boyce, remote access, accounting, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter, Server, Telecommunications, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2005-06-23
Disable routing for incoming connections on a Windows 2000 remote access server
Remote access poses some potential security risks. Follow these steps to help prevent routing for incoming connections. While remote access is vital for mobile and remote users, it poses some potential security risks. Organizations must be able to recognize these potential risks and take...
Tags: RRAS, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Jim Boyce, Remote access, NETWORKING, remote access server, server, network, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter, LAN, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
Technical articles 2005-06-21
Disable remote access to the Windows 2000 registry
While the ability to access the registry of a computer remotely offers several benefits, it's also not without some drawbacks—namely security risks. In this Windows 2000 Server tip, learn how to lock down remote access to the registry to better secure your system. Windows 2000 Server allows you to...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, Jim Boyce, remote access, registry, server, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2005-06-13
Troubleshooting SSL VPN Deployments
SSL VPNs are an increasingly popular remote access solutionfor companies dependent on remote access to information resources hosted on thecorporate network. While in the past, remote access to information contained onthe corporate network was considered a luxury or "perk", the abilityto access corporate hosted information from anywhere, at anytime, is...
Tags: Dr. Thomas Shinder MCSE, remote access, SSL, SSL VPN
Technical articles 2005-05-24
Security Considerations for SSL VPN Deployments
Remote access to information resources maintained oncorporate networks is one of the most important business agility initiatives ofour time. The ability to remotely access information located on the corporatenetwork enables out of office workers to complete contracts, negotiate deals,and extend their work hours using information that would otherwise beinaccessible. Anytime,...
Tags: corporate network, Dr. Thomas Shinder MCSE, remote access, security, SSL, SSL VPN, VPN, VPN client
Technical articles 2005-05-26


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