I have a Remote office with 2 Computers running Windows XP Pro and Office 2003 with a DSL connection.
I can't see a reason to install a server at that remote office so I need the computers to authenticate to the DC at the HQ across the Internet. I would also see if it is possible to give them secure access to our file server.
I'll be using RFC or HTTP to connect to the Exchange 2003 Server for email but, how can I securely implement an authenication process?
I was thinking of implementing a VPN router solution using a basic $100.00 router, but since it is Windows XP, couldn't I just use the XP Pro built in VPN connection as a solution? Then again, how could they use the XP VPN to connect to the DC across the Internet if they can't authenicate first?
What are your thoughts?
I can't see a reason to install a server at that remote office so I need the computers to authenticate to the DC at the HQ across the Internet. I would also see if it is possible to give them secure access to our file server.
I'll be using RFC or HTTP to connect to the Exchange 2003 Server for email but, how can I securely implement an authenication process?
I was thinking of implementing a VPN router solution using a basic $100.00 router, but since it is Windows XP, couldn't I just use the XP Pro built in VPN connection as a solution? Then again, how could they use the XP VPN to connect to the DC across the Internet if they can't authenicate first?
What are your thoughts?
