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How many users at the site, how are they logging in now. &nbsp;Do you currently have any connection to the site?<br />
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Thanks<br />
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Mike
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How many users at the site, how are they logging in now.  Do you currently have any connection to the site?

Thanks

Mike

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Main Site is Small, only 20. Branch Site is in the Development Stage , that Branch Site is under construction, so it is essentially a blank slate at the moment on how to set it up. I am curious if i can use routing and remote access built into windows server or if i need to use an isa server equivalent.
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Main Site is Small, only 20. Branch Site is in the Development Stage , that Branch Site is under construction, so it is essentially a blank slate at the moment on how to set it up. I am curious if i can use routing and remote access built into windows server or if i need to use an isa server equivalent.

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I am Planning on setup up a branch office to link with AD at my main location.<br />
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I need some advice on where to start. I have 1 DC\File Server at Main office, do i need a DC at the BRanch office? ALso do i need some appliance to create the site to site vpn, or do i need a site to site, is there another way to do this. I guess just some prerequisites to start off with.
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I am Planning on setup up a branch office to link with AD at my main location.

I need some advice on where to start. I have 1 DC\File Server at Main office, do i need a DC at the BRanch office? ALso do i need some appliance to create the site to site vpn, or do i need a site to site, is there another way to do this. I guess just some prerequisites to start off with.

Branch Office Setup - Where to Start

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Microsoft Forefront ISA Server

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Active Directory

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