>Our organization works with many third party vendors. >If a deparment buys a new application from a vendor, it usually comes with >support. This >means they should be able to access the server remotely. >Some require PCAnywhere to be installed on the server and can be accessed >via dial-up systems(modem banks). >We have plans to install VPN in the future. If we do get a VPN system. Don't >the vendor >still require some kind of remote control software to administer their >application ? >We just want them to administer their application and NOT operating system. >Please let me know what you think ?
If the Vendor needs access remotely, they should provide the equipment and access for it. For example, they can order in a frame circuit to a router they locate at your site. They can then hang a server off of it. You provide a firewall and allow only the services they need through to your network. ACLs on your routers are key as well. If they won't do this, then your company (the customer) needs to make them fly or drive their lazy butts on site to do the work. They need dial up ? Same deal. They pay for the lines, the modem bank, the server, and the PCAnywhere. If they touch your network, you must place a firewall in between the vendor's server and your network. My 2 cents... ~S~
