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Virtual private networks can improve efficiency by enabling 24x7 secure remote access to a private network. This Virtual Private Networking Project Guide provides VARs, systems integrators and consultants with tips and strategies for ensuring that their customer's VPN delivers on that promise. These resources will assist you through the various stages of a VPN project, from choosing the appropriate technology and vendor, to troubleshooting and securing a deployed virtual private network.

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CHOOSING A VPN

Before you even begin to look at vendors, you need to decide which type of virtual private network best suits your customer's needs -- IPsec, SSL or OpenVPN. These resources will set you in the right direction by identifying the pros and cons of each technology and helping you align technical functionality with your customer's business needs.
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BUILDING & DEPLOYING A VPN

Correctly integrating a VPN in your customer's current environment is key to getting the system up and running as efficiently as possible, but doing so isn't easy. The tips here will assist you with building, deploying and integrating a virtual private network to simplify the process.
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VPN SECURITY

The purpose of a virtual private network is to provide secure remote access to your customer's network, but VPNs aren't infallible. These tips will help you understand their strengths and weaknesses so that you can be proactive about enhancing VPN security and quickly respond when a customer's VPN has been compromised.
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VPN TROUBLESHOOTING

Identifying the cause of VPN connectivity issues can be like finding a needle in a haystack. The problem can be on the client side, the server side or even in the user account settings. These resources will help you streamline the troubleshooting and VPN management processes to solve common connectivity problems and improve general quality of service.
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WIRELESS / MOBILE VPNS

In addition to connecting stationary telecommuters to the company LAN, virtual private networks can provide access from a mobile device, such as a smart phone, or to the company's wireless LAN. Learn how to increase and secure your customer's mobility with these resources on wireless and mobile VPNs.
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VPN VENDORS

If you're beginning to look for a VPN vendor to partner with or a solution that suits your customer's needs, the choices can be overwhelming. Here you'll find a small sampling of product reviews and channel partner programs to help you define your requirements and narrow down your options.
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