Access Windows 2000 server over high speed with VPN

Hello, I have an office with a server running Windows 200 server. I am
opening a new office and would like to access my server from this new
location.

A) Is VPN the best choice for my needs?

B) I have read :
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;300434
and I am confused by the following:

These scenarios assume the following configurations:
· For dial-up capability, the modems are configured on the server.
· For VPN capability, the server has two network cards.
· For VPN capability, Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is
used for the VPN tunnel.
· For VPN capability, the server has a direct connection to the
Internet, and is not behind any firewall or proxy servers, or is not
running any program that provides these functions.
· No routing protocols are configured, such as Routing Information
Protocol (RIP) or Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocols.

Can anyone translate this to regular english or point me in the
direction of an easier to follow guide.

Cheers!!

In no particular order:

You can connect to a VPN server with the MS Network and dialup connection
software. However, for a branch office you would probably want a persistent
router to router VPN. You can do this with VPN capable router/firewall
devices. Or you can do it with Windows servers at each office. Windows
2000 Server supports both PPTP and L2TP connections; the servers do not have
to be multihomed; they can be behind a firewall; and you should not need a
dynamic routing protocol;

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...eploy/depopt/d
eplyr2rvpn01.mspx

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

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Hello, I have an office with a server running Windows 200 server. I am
opening a new office and would like to access my server from this new
location.

A) Is VPN the best choice for my needs?

B) I have read :
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;300434
and I am confused by the following:

These scenarios assume the following configurations:
· For dial-up capability, the modems are configured on the server.
· For VPN capability, the server has two network cards.
· For VPN capability, Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is
used for the VPN tunnel.
· For VPN capability, the server has a direct connection to the
Internet, and is not behind any firewall or proxy servers, or is not
running any program that provides these functions.
· No routing protocols are configured, such as Routing Information
Protocol (RIP) or Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocols.

Can anyone translate this to regular english or point me in the
direction of an easier to follow guide.

Cheers!!

As stated,

I would recommend site to site vpns done through a firewall/router. I
personally use this type of connection on a few of my small clients who wish
not to spend a lot of money on server equipment. Works great.

Hope this helps,
--
Louis Vitiello Jr.
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MCSE, MCSA, MCP, A+/N+
ERCP XP Pro / Net Concepts



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Hello, I have an office with a server running Windows 200 server. I am
opening a new office and would like to access my server from this new
location.

A) Is VPN the best choice for my needs?

B) I have read :
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;300434
and I am confused by the following:

These scenarios assume the following configurations:
· For dial-up capability, the modems are configured on the server.
· For VPN capability, the server has two network cards.
· For VPN capability, Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is
used for the VPN tunnel.
· For VPN capability, the server has a direct connection to the
Internet, and is not behind any firewall or proxy servers, or is not
running any program that provides these functions.
· No routing protocols are configured, such as Routing Information
Protocol (RIP) or Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocols.

Can anyone translate this to regular english or point me in the
direction of an easier to follow guide.

Cheers!!

Is there a tutorial on how to do site to site vpns done through a
firewall/router??

These are product specific and you would want to consult the manufacturer's
documentation.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

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> Is there a tutorial on how to do site to site vpns done through a
> firewall/router??
>

Is there a tutorial on how to do site to site vpns done through a
firewall/router??

Is there a tutorial on how to do site to site vpns done through a
firewall/router??

Do a google search on "site to site vpn" and you will see a heap of
different solutions. As Doug said these things are product specific. Just
select the company you are interested in.

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> Is there a tutorial on how to do site to site vpns done through a
> firewall/router??