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MS, Win2k3Server, 5.2 SP1

I have users with DSL who I would like to give access as domain users. My Win2k3 server has an IP address available through my firewall (used for the OWA mail port), to which I can connect using Remote Desktop. Can I use this to set up domain access? How can I do it without comprimising security?

banks1850

I would probably set up a VPN. PPTP is the easiest, L2TP is better, if you have a firewall with vpn endpoint capabilities, go with IPSEC (the other end will need atleast Client software, better if they have an endpoint device as well). At that point they can access domain resources, rdp to machines...etc. If you want them to be "on the domain" literally (I.E. their workstations can log into the domain directly), you will need a domain controller at your client site and replicate through the vpn from your DC to their DC.

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I DO NOT RECOMEND THIS, howerver if you are on a budget you can use RRAS (routing and remote access), free with Windows Svr., to setup your server as a VPN server. WARNING THIS CAN BE A SECURITY HOLE/ NIGHTMARE IF YOU DO NOT CONFIGURE OR MANAGE IT CORRECTLY.

The links at this page may help you http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/chats/trans/network/net0708.mspx

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