Question : Need lots of info about VPN (Explanation please)

Hi,

I know this is a long one which i am asking but need it urgent.

Any help is greatly appretiated. Thanks in advance for the help.

What is VPN
What is the bandwidth to connect through VPN from a remote site
What is the softwares and settings that we need to do on a server.
What are the client tools required to set
What all companies come with VPN solutions
Any step by step guides on configuring VPN on servers and clients.
How to generate a username and password to connect to remote sites.

I am a newbie about the subject so require quite a clear explanation on this.

Regards
Sharath

Answer : Need lots of info about VPN (Explanation please)

VPN is a Virtual Private Network.  Meaning you can share files, etc between the server and client privately and securely.  

For more information on the description, go here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Private_Network


The bandwidth depends on how many people will be accessing your VPN server.  It also depends on what you are using, such as T1, T2, T3 lines, etc.

Setting up a VPN server is quite easy.  If you have Windows Server 2003, this document will point you in the right direction:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Private_Network


As far as client tools, I prefer setting up a VPN Connection on Windows XP.  This can be easily done.  Go here:

http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Configure-VPN-Connection-Windows-XP.html




On Windows Server 2003, you set up the passwords/usernames in Active Directory.  I believe the first guide I posted will help you.



Good luck