Re: Benefits of Remote Desktop over Logmein

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I'm not sure about "speed and security" statement. When set up and used
properly, I find Logmein "Free" to be an excellent and secure tool to access
client computers for remote administration (especially travelling laptops)
and it appears to be just as fast as a remote desktop session. I like the
Free version specifically because it doesn't allow hard drives to be
'connected' (better security). It also provides a secondary way to access
the workstations (Remote Desktop via RWW being the primary). In addition,
it's a good way to provide remote assistance to a user (i.e., view or
interact with a user's session), again whether they're on the LAN or on the
road.

That said, RWW (specifically Remote Desktop) is generally better suited for
standard users rather than admins because it provides the 'look and feel' of
a user's LAN workstation and is built into SBS. The other features of RWW
can also be more useful to users rather than admins.

Remote access methods...

For Admin access to server(s):
RDP via RWW
(straight) RDP

For Admin acess to workstations:
RDP via RWW
VPN + RDP
Logmein (Free)

For standard users:
RDP via RWW

Just my $0.02

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Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
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"Pryan" <Pryan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Yes, you've touched on my experiences so far. I find new clients who use
logmein and haven't even heard of RWW. I immediately move them over to RWW
but sometimes they ask "what's wrong with using logmein" and then i
usually
say "speed & security". Just wanted to see what the experiences of some
community members was.
thanks.



"Viper" wrote:

In short, RWW - yes faster and yes more secure and it's free too. I
usually
find logmein on a network when I take on a new customer typically because
the server is not configured correctly and they cannot access RWW. Once
we
get that resolved I immediately move them to RWW. It is user friendly
and
why not utilize what they have? Sure logmein is free but so is RWW and
why
install another app when you don't have to. My 2 cents of course. :)

"Pryan" <Pryan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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What are the benefits of using Remote Desktop (through RWW) over a free
tool
like logmein?
Faster, more secure. etc. ??





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