Deploying Virtual Private Networks with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (Technical Reference)

The emergence of the Internet has changed the way corporations do business today. Successful business these days advertise, communicate, and operate on the Internet. The advantage of complete connectivity is countered, however, by the dangers that complete connectivity can bring to your business. The one constant in the evolving Internet communications technologies is that security and control are vital. VPNs allow you to take advantage of business opportunities on the Internet without increasing the risk to company assets.

Virtual private networking also allows you to take advantage of the vast array of computing client platforms, such as laptops, Pocket PCs, smartphones, Tablet PCs, and other devices. The list is limitless. Using VPN, you can use the Internet to communicate to any and every type of client, which opens up possibilities for your users to work where they want to and optimizes their performance and the performance of your business.