Re: vpn vrs. Term serve

From: Ricardo M. Urbano - W2K/NT4 MVP (rmu1_at_columbiaSPAM.SUCKSedu)
Date: 03/17/04


Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 14:52:19 -0500

Dan wrote:
>
> I have an Access database that I want remote
> telemarketers to have access to. Should I open a vpn
> session and let them run access locally with the mdb file
> on the server. Or do I have them term serve in and run
> the app on the server?
>
> I am using term services now and set up their profile to
> start the database automaticly so they dont see the
> desktop at all.
>
> Thank you
> Dan

My gut says that TS is more secure. VPN is a wide open channel, if you
trust these folks. I think you have more control w/ TS.

My $.02

-- 
Ricardo M. Urbano
Microsoft Windows 2000/NT MVP


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