Consider VL spread over a three year contract. It helps with the
sticker shock.
Except when you use downgrade rights to install Essentials R2 and thus
the downgraded from server licensing rules apply. So because 2012 R2
would need RDS cals, then Essentials downgrade instance would too.
(just when you think you know all of the licensing nuances...)
On 1/13/2014 1:35 PM, James Hill wrote:
If the server is SBS or essentials then no RD CAL is required when accessing
via RWA.
James.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of Hank Arnold
Sent: Monday, 13 January 2014 7:37 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re[2]: [NTSysADM] Small Remote Office Remote File Server Access
I think my only potential concern with the RDG solution for SMBs is the need
for RDP licenses. For a small non-profit agency like mine, cost is a major
concern, especially since being Healthcare we are not eligible for any
discounts form MS or Tech Soup.
Regards,
Hank Arnold
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hank.arnold.96
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------ Original Message ------
From: "James Hill" <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: 1/12/2014 7:44:39 PM
Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Small Remote Office Remote File Server Access
I think we are all well versed with the size of your everything thanks
Ken. And as you so regularly like to remind us I'm confident we won't
forget.
That doesn't change the fact that Robert asked for opinions from those
in the SMB space. A highly regarded MVP has provided her opinion and it
was RDG. You queried that and made a couple of statements. As I am also
predominantly working in the SMB space I chose to respond whilst
supporting Susan's proposed RDG solution.
James.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ken Schaefer
Sent: Monday, 13 January 2014 10:15 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Small Remote Office Remote File Server Access
I work in a "large organisation" - we spend well over a billion dollars
a year on IT&T. We have both huge Citrix farms, and we have VPNs as
well. I'm quite familiar with the pros/cons of the options.
No one is saying that the RD solution doesn't have benefits. But there
is a CAPEX and an ongoing OPEX cost to building and supporting a RD
gateway solution, and it will probably be significantly more than a
VPN, when the sole purpose is to access an existing file share.
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-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of James Hill
Sent: Monday, 13 January 2014 10:54 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Small Remote Office Remote File Server Access
VPN greatly amplifies the risk. It creates a direct link between the
client and the server for all sorts of traffic. With RD Gateway it's
only RDP traffic over https.
Even for large firms, a thin solution often makes a lot more sense. The
data is kept on the server so there are all the benefits of
centralilsed data. Performance is great as there is no perceivable
difference between opening a 2MB file vs a 20MB file. No special client
is needed for Windows devices, they can even go to a RDWEB page on ANY
windows device and login. Whether that is a home computer, hotel kiosk
etc. That means virtually zero effort required by helpdesk/desktop
support as they don't have to install and configure vpn clients, manage
OS and application patches or security software.
The user experience is greatly improved as the user is accessing the
same desktop each time. All their shortcuts and settings are the same.
They don't have to copy files from device to device. The list of
benefits far outweighs a VPN solution.
As Robert has a 400Mbps internet link I don't think the small cost of 6
RD licenses is going to break the bank.
James.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ken Schaefer
Sent: Sunday, 12 January 2014 2:33 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Small Remote Office Remote File Server Access
VPN means the data /may/ be copied to the mobile device - but if I open
a file from a file server, make my edits, and then save the file, it'd
be saved back to the file server, and not reside on my device.
Given that these people are in the office normally, they can simply
copy the files onto their device when they're in the office. Having a
VPN doesn't really amplify the risk.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Susan Bradley
Sent: Sunday, 12 January 2014 3:30 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Small Remote Office Remote File Server Access
VPN means the data will be on the laptops and on ipads.
Remote desktop services means that the files stay in the network where
you can protect them better.
On 1/11/2014 10:17 AM, Chyka, Robert wrote:
That is where my mind is at. Still I see simple VPN into the
Watchguard then direct access to the server shares. I just haven't
been in the loop with smaller office technologies so I wanted to see
if I was missing anything that is newer, quicker, better without
compromising security.
-Bob C.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ken Schaefer
Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 5:05 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Small Remote Office Remote File Server
Access
What's wrong with a simple VPN?
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Susan Bradley
Sent: Saturday, 11 January 2014 5:43 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Small Remote Office Remote File Server
Access
A remote desktop server that they can hit via rdgateway. Especially
those ipads.
That would also entail a VL version of Office to be installed on
that RDS server.
Small businesses don't buy the VL licenses in order to support
direct access.
On 1/10/2014 8:42 PM, Chyka, Robert wrote:
We have a small remote office (6 users) with a Windows 2008R2 DC
and
a Windows 2012 DC/File server. The only activity this office
performs
on the network is web research and a lot of legal case document
creation and editing - mostly in Word.
At our main office we use VON to access our file server and home
directories remotely (Cisco ASA 5520s for VPN) and have 400 megs of
bandwidth. At our small remote site we have the following gear:
-Time Warner Business Class 25/10
-WatchGuard XTM 25 Firewall (inherited, not spec'd)
For remote access to our 2012 file server using either Windows
laptops or Ipads what do you recommend for best performance and
connectivity?
I was looking at Windows 2012 Anywhere Access but wanted to get
expert opinions in the small business sector.
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