You could also say that it is the least secure method since it runs on Win2k
and not a proprietry hardened OS.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Gauthier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 28 August 2001 14:36
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: VPN NEWBIE
Again playing devils advocate:
"it is the least secure VPN protocol"
...
"so why spend more cash"
It depends on the worth of his systems. If he wants to save money and
sacrifice security, that's his choice.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard McMahon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 9:31 AM
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: RE: VPN NEWBIE
>
>
> He already has the box so why spend more cash, other options
> are to buy a
> dsl router or firewall that supports VPN.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason Gauthier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 28 August 2001 13:38
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: RE: VPN NEWBIE
>
>
> Playing devils advocate here: These opinions may or may not be my own.
>
> One reason someone may choose to not use VPN solutions under win2k is
> because the protocol in use is PPTP.
> Even though as of version 2 it was more secure, it is the
> least secure VPN
> protocol. I also beleive that there is some restrictions
> with encryption.
> (If your server is 56bit (why?) you need a 56bit client, if
> it's 128, then
> you can only use 128bit client)
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Richard McMahon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 4:17 AM
> > To: NT System Admin Issues
> > Subject: RE: VPN NEWBIE
> >
> >
> > Why not use the MS VPN server on the Win2k Server...........
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Stalzer, Jim [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: 27 August 2001 20:29
> > To: NT System Admin Issues
> > Subject: RE: VPN NEWBIE
> >
> >
> > The Cisco VPN client requires a Cisco VPN Concentrator (i.e.
> > 3005, 3015,
> > 3030, etc.) at the location you are connecting to (your
> > home). The cost for
> > the Concentrator is $3000 plus depending on model. The
> > client then allows
> > you to setup a tunnel with encryption to the Concentrator.
> >
> > This works great connecting a number of home PCs to the
> > office. However,
> > it's a bit expensive to connect to your home PC. I would
> > forget the Cisco
> > client and look into some of the other options that have been
> > suggested.
> >
> > Jim Stalzer
> > Network Services Specialist
> > Precision Computer Systems
> > (605) 362-1260
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Tiffany Belcher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 3:05 PM
> > To: NT System Admin Issues
> > Subject: VPN NEWBIE
> >
> >
> > I have a windows 2000 server. My connection is a SDSL. What
> > do I need to set
> > up a VPN? I am so new that I haven't a clue:) I want to set
> > one up to my
> > home office. So I can dial into it remotly. Can anyone help
> > me put? I have
> > Cisco VPN 3000 client. I just don't even understand what
> > hardware I need or
> > what to do first to get a VPN up.
> >
> > Tiffany Belcher
> > Web Developer - Network Administrator
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> > http://www.sunbelt-software.com/ntsysadmin_list_charter.htm
> >
> > http://www.sunbelt-software.com/ntsysadmin_list_charter.htm
> >
> > http://www.sunbelt-software.com/ntsysadmin_list_charter.htm
> >
>
> http://www.sunbelt-software.com/ntsysadmin_list_charter.htm
>
> http://www.sunbelt-software.com/ntsysadmin_list_charter.htm
>
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