RE: Remote Computers

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Hi Jill,
First of you don't have to worry about the data being transmitted since VPN
will encrypt this traffic, especially if you are using L2TP/IPSEC, what you
really have to worry about is 1- the physical security of the remote site in
a way to prevent unauthorized users from getting access to these computers,
and 2- make sure that the OS and all applications (including Anti Virus of
course) are up-to-date and the latest patches are installed, other than that
there is nothing else to worry about.
I have to tell you that your remote users will notice some delay while
logging on or performing any task that requires authentication since there is
no DC present at your remote site, so if your remote site has a large number
of computers, more than 10 I mean, and the remote site is a permanent
location and not a temporary one, I advise you to start considering placing a
DC at you remote site and implement subnetting to speed up your environment.

Have a nice day.
--
Ziad K. Chafi
MCT, MCTS, MCDBA, MCSE: S, MCDST
CompTIA A+, CompTIA N+,


"Jill Johnson" wrote:

We have some computers at the Remote locations already joined the Domain.
These computers VPN in to the Main Office to upload and download files. Are
there any problems of those computers joining the Domain? I am thinking
about security breach. Is it necessary to unjoin those computers to the
Domain? Thanks.



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