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it may be both but in both cases do we require AD authentication ? or certificates.<br />
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we are talking about external AD authentication?
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it may be both but in both cases do we require AD authentication ? or certificates.

we are talking about external AD authentication?

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We are trying to find which one is convenient.<br />
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Site to site VPN or browser based connection.<br />
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this is will be used by third parties to connect to current public SFTP server for downloading files which will get internally mapped to our ftp server for file storage.<br />
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which option is better? site to site vpn or browser based<br />
do we need HTTP basic authentication or AD authentication is required or not?<br />
any protocols or certificates to be considered in both scenarios.
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We are trying to find which one is convenient.

Site to site VPN or browser based connection.

this is will be used by third parties to connect to current public SFTP server for downloading files which will get internally mapped to our ftp server for file storage.

which option is better? site to site vpn or browser based
do we need HTTP basic authentication or AD authentication is required or not?
any protocols or certificates to be considered in both scenarios.

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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.

The Windows operating systems have distinct methodologies for designing and implementing networks, and have specific systems to accomplish various networking processes, such as Exchange for email, Sharepoint for shared files and programs, and IIS for delivery of web pages. Microsoft also produces server technologies for networked database use, security and virtualization.

Windows Networking

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