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Overview of VPN

A virtual private network (VPN) is a means of connecting to a private network (such as your office network) by way of a public network (such as the Internet). By using an Internet connection, you can travel worldwide and still, in most places, connect to your office with a local call to the nearest Internet-access phone number.
This technology allows an enterprise to connect to its branch offices or to other companies over a public network while maintaining secure communications.

Virtual private networks use authenticated links to make sure that only authorized users can connect to your network. To make sure data is secure as it travels over the public network, a VPN connection uses Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) or Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) to encrypt data.
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Components of a VPN

A VPN in servers running Windows Server 2003 is made up of a VPN server, a VPN client, a VPN connection (that portion of the connection in which the data is encrypted), and the tunnel (that portion of the connection in which the data is encapsulated).

The tunneling is completed through one of the tunneling protocols included with servers running Windows Server 2003:
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP): Provides data      encryption using Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption.
Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP): Provides data      encryption, authentication, and integrity using IPSec.

For help in reviewing the need for VPN technology and setting up VPN access to your office call us at 713-522-3480 or toll free 800-524-9095, or contact us via Email .

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