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I am interested in connecting some of my users to my network using Windows 7 Enterprise built in VPN. Can anyone direct me the know how on what is required on my Windows 2008/2012 network to make this option available. I do not understand what I need to open or have available on the network side. I do understand what the workstations need so I am asking for guidance on what is required only on the internal network.
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I am interested in connecting some of my users to my network using Windows 7 Enterprise built in VPN. Can anyone direct me the know how on what is required on my Windows 2008/2012 network to make this option available. I do not understand what I need to open or have available on the network side. I do understand what the workstations need so I am asking for guidance on what is required only on the internal network.

Windows VPN

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, based on the Microsoft Vista codebase, is the last 32-bit server operating system released by Microsoft. It has a number of versions, including including Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web, HPC Server, Itanium and Storage; new features included server core installation and Hyper-V.

Windows Server 2008

A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or travelling users access to a central organizational network securely. VPNs encapsulate data transfers using secure cryptographic methods and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that the data cannot be intercepted.