Remote Access Overview for Windows Server 2003

Published: March 28, 2003
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Summary

It is critical for business professionals today to have secure access to their information from anywhere at any time. Windows Server 2003 integrates the latest remote access technology to make it easier for employees to connect to their corporate network.

This white paper outlines how Windows Server 2003 can provide telecommuters and mobile computing professionals with access to their private organization network resources. It also details the steps needed to set up a remote access server running Windows Server 2003 and remote access clients running Windows XP. With integrated dial-up and virtual private networking services, Windows Server 2003 provides a complete remote access solution for medium-sized networks.

Included in This Document

Remote Access and Remote Control

Elements of a Dial-up Remote Access Connection

Elements of a VPN Remote Access Connection

Advanced Remote Access Features

Security features of Microsoft Remote Access

Authentication and Authorization

Secure User Authentication

Extensible Authentication Protocol

Data Encryption

Network Access Quarantine Control

Remote Access Account Lockout

Packet Filtering for VPN Remote Access

Remote Access Policy Profile Packet Filtering

Setting Up a Windows Server 2003 Remote Access Server

Configuring a Windows XP Remote Access Client

Manual Configuration of a Dial-up Remote Access Connection

Manual Configuration of a VPN Remote Access Connection

Connection Manager and Managed Remote Access Connections


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