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  • Pros and cons of offering managed VPN services

    Enterprises are turning to systems integrators for managed VPN services to ensure bandwidth optimization for improved application performance.

  • Selling advanced VPN technology FAQ

    Lisa Phifer answers frequently asked questions about selling advanced VPN technology. Check out the best advice on selling advanced VPN technologies that can secure endpoints and ensure protection ...

  • Vista VPN setup guide, part 2

    In the first part of our VPN setup guide, solution providers learned how to configure Windows Server 2008 to act as an SSL VPN server. Now learn how to configure Windows Vista workstations to conne...

  • Vista VPN setup guide

    A virtual private network (VPN) can be extremely useful to your customers, but the process of setting up a VPN can be somewhat complicated. Learn how to set up a VPN using Microsoft Vista and Windo...

Developing a VPN Architecture

  • Selling advanced VPN technology FAQ

    Lisa Phifer answers frequently asked questions about selling advanced VPN technology. Check out the best advice on selling advanced VPN technologies that can secure endpoints and ensure protection for mobile workers.  Project FAQs

  • How can VARs determine which kind of VPN is the best fit for each customer's applications?

    IPsec VPNs offer customers secure site-to-site communication. However, customers who are looking for more flexibility should consider SSL VPNs because they allow customers more options to map remote user applications.  FAQ

  • Remote access policy creation

    The sixth step in setting up a Windows-based virtual private network is creating a remote access policy. This tip explains how.  Step-by-Step Guide

  • Installing the IAS on a VPN

    The fourth step in setting up a Windows-based virtual private network is to install IAS. This tip explains how.  Step-by-Step Guide

  • VPN enterprise certificate authority checklist

    The third step in setting up a Windows-based virtual private network is creating an enterprise certificate authority. This tip explains how to do so -- with a word of caution.  Step-by-Step Guide

  • VPN and DHCP server association

    The eighth step in setting up a Windows-based virtual private network is associating the VPN server with the DHCP server. This tip explains how.  Step-by-Step Guide

  • Configuring IAS for a VPN

    The fifth step in setting up a Windows-based virtual private network is configuring IAS. This tip explains how.  Step-by-Step Guide

  • Infonetics: Ethernet and IP MPLS VPN growth continues

    As they continue to shed legacy network infrastructure, more and more enterprises are redoubling their adoption of Ethernet and data that travels using packet-based IPs. This is happening even as enterprises sort out whether their corporate data will...  Executive Briefing

  • How to set up a Windows VPN: Hardware requirements

    A Windows-based virtual private network requires specific hardware and software. This tip describes those requirements in detail for value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators who build VPNs for their customers.  Step-by-Step Guide

  • Should you offer managed VPN services?

    Enterprises are turning to systems integrators for managed VPN services to ensure bandwidth optimization for improved application performance.  Feature | 06 Jun 2011

  • VPN setup guide, part 2: How to configure Windows Vista workstations

    In the first part of our VPN setup guide, solution providers learned how to configure Windows Server 2008 to act as an SSL VPN server. Now learn how to configure Windows Vista workstations to connect to the VPN server in this step-by-step tutorial.  Tip

  • Vista VPN setup guide, part 1: How to configure Windows Server 2008

    A virtual private network (VPN) can be extremely useful to your customers, but the process of setting up a VPN can be somewhat complicated. Learn how to set up a VPN using Microsoft Vista and Windows 2008 servers with this step-by-step tutorial. Or p...  Tip

  • How to set up a Windows VPN: A step-by-step guide

    This guide walks you step-by-step through the process of setting up a Windows-based VPN for those customers who want remote access but don't want to spend a lot of money on new hardware or software.  Tip

  • VPN fundamentals for VARs and network consultants

    Information for value-added resellers with some understanding of VPNs, but want to understand at a higher level exactly what a VPN is, VPN configuration choices and the value a VPN provides an organization.  Tip

  • IPsec VPNs: Identity and authentication options

    Know the IPsec VPN security and deployment factors affecting your customers. This tip explores the IPsec VPN identity and authentication options supported by the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) standard, as well as common vendor extensions like Extended ...  Tip

  • Virtual private network installation and integration

    This tip ensures that systems integrators and network consultants will have the tools to install and integrate VPNs successfully and efficiently.  Tip

About Developing a VPN Architecture

These step-by-step guides and tutorials on developing a virtual private network architecture will help computer networking professionals learn how to set up a VPN. Value-added resellers, consultants and service providers also get tips on setting up Windows-based, remote access, SSL and IPSec VPNs.