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Remote access for each user on the network
I currently am supporting a network with 35+ users on a Windows 2000 Server DC. This particular network is also running Exchange 2003. My client has requested that I set up remote access priveledges for ALL users on the network. There is a "Public" drive that is mapped to each users workstation in the office, and this is the primary location that needs to be accessed remotely for all users.
I have looked at Terminal Services, but I am not sure how I would (or IF I could) configure this for each user. I have also looked at utilities such as "GoToMyPC.com", which seems to be useful, but I still am leary.
I am also curious if I can some how integrate the "Public" drive into their OWA so that they can access this drive remotely through the use of OWA.
There is also the issue of laptop users who take their workstaions home with them each night, and would not have a physical system on the network to log on to. That is unless I used the file server, which is something I am trying to stay away from at this point.
Basically I am fishing for some suggestions that will provide my client with the best possible solution available - Keeping cost and security in mind all of the way.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Jeremy
I have looked at Terminal Services, but I am not sure how I would (or IF I could) configure this for each user. I have also looked at utilities such as "GoToMyPC.com", which seems to be useful, but I still am leary.
I am also curious if I can some how integrate the "Public" drive into their OWA so that they can access this drive remotely through the use of OWA.
There is also the issue of laptop users who take their workstaions home with them each night, and would not have a physical system on the network to log on to. That is unless I used the file server, which is something I am trying to stay away from at this point.
Basically I am fishing for some suggestions that will provide my client with the best possible solution available - Keeping cost and security in mind all of the way.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Jeremy
If you need remote control then terminal services, pcanywhere, etc. If they need file access the VPN is the way to go. Look at IPSec, FreeS/WAN or perhaps the capability is built into your router.
Firstly, what exactly do you want remote users to be able to access, and from where ?
If it's just email, then setup OWA.
If you want file sharing too, then IPSEC VPNs.
If you want to share the complete desktop in Terminal Server fashion, then look at clientless / SSL VPNs, and yes it IS possible for multiple users to log onto Terminal Server, as long as that server has access to their user profiles.
If it's just email, then setup OWA.
If you want file sharing too, then IPSEC VPNs.
If you want to share the complete desktop in Terminal Server fashion, then look at clientless / SSL VPNs, and yes it IS possible for multiple users to log onto Terminal Server, as long as that server has access to their user profiles.
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The users will need access to a general "Public" drive that is located on the PDC. The client has asked that the users see things just as they would if they were sitting at their desk in the office. This leads me to believe that Terminal Services might be the best option.
If so, would I need to pay close attention to the hardware I use to implement this configuration? Should I suggest a dedicated server for Remote Access, or could I use the PDC that is currently in place. I am sure that cost will be an issue here, and I a looking for an affordable solution, as well as effective.
If so, would I need to pay close attention to the hardware I use to implement this configuration? Should I suggest a dedicated server for Remote Access, or could I use the PDC that is currently in place. I am sure that cost will be an issue here, and I a looking for an affordable solution, as well as effective.
Hi this may be the answer you are looking for.
http://www.enkoo.com/
Its pretty neat and simple as well as cost effective over go to my pc or pc anywhere on all those computeres. Check out the site and the demos. They offer I 30 day free trial. Im still waiting on my boss to get back from vacay so I can order it. Seems very simple. Let me know what you think. THanks
http://www.enkoo.com/
Its pretty neat and simple as well as cost effective over go to my pc or pc anywhere on all those computeres. Check out the site and the demos. They offer I 30 day free trial. Im still waiting on my boss to get back from vacay so I can order it. Seems very simple. Let me know what you think. THanks
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