VPN Examples
Let’s look at some real examples of VPNs. Health Care Company Intranet Deployment Here we have a health care company that’s deploying an intranet. Well, why would they
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The Intranet VPN
Intranet VPNs: Link corporate headquarters, remote offices, and branch offices over a shared infrastructure using dedicated connections. Businesses enjoy the same policies as a private network, including security,
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VPN Basic Components
An access VPN has two basic components: L2TP Network Server (LNS): A device such as a Cisco router located in the customer premises. Remote dial users access the home
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Types of VPNs
Three Types of VPNs Let’s look now at the three types of VPNs. Access, Intranet, and Extranet VPNs As previously stated, VPN is defined as customer connectivity deployed
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IPSec VPN Client Operation
Now that you understand both IPSec and IKE, let’s look at what really happens from the client’s perspective. An IPSec client is a software component that allows a
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Tunneling: Generic Route Encapsulation(GRE)
GRE, or Generic Routing Encapsulation, is the standard solution for Service Providers that have an established IP network and want to provide managed IP VPN services.  One of
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VPN Technologies
Let’s take a look at some of the technologies that are integral to virtual private networks. VPN Technology Building Blocks Business-ready VPNs rely on both security and QoS
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Functions of VPN
The strain on today’s corporate networks is greater than ever before. Network managers must continually find ways to connect geographically dispersed work groups in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
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What Are VPNs?
Simply defined, a VPN is an enterprise network deployed on a shared infrastructure employing the same security, management, and throughput policies applied in a private network. A VPN
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