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by tomsal

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Hi.

I'm currently in the research phase for a new remote access project I've been tasked with.

The basic goal of the project:

At project start I'll only have 10 users (to test) the remote connection functionality. It will, based on results,gradually expand over 12-18 months -- adding more users until we reach our full number of remote users -- 100.

We are rolling out a brand new internally developed database system based on MS SQL Server 7.0. We need to users the ability to remotely connect to this system, as secure as possible, and mirror as much as possible the performance levels they'd get using the system in the office on our Fast Ethernet LAN.

Minimum Requirements:

Broadband (I'd say at least DSL)
Must be Secure
Must be reliable

We aren't a billion dollar behemoth like Microsoft or IBM, so I'm trying to get a handle on the amount this will cost as well.

Any input is more than appreciated.

Right now I'm looking at VPN and conversing with my TeleCommsupport engineers.

Thanks.

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by admin

and remote users log-in to the 2k server just like they are sitting at their workstation. There is a visible speed difference. It depends on the app or file size as to how noticible it is, and also to how many people (or offices!) are on. I have notmeasured it.

We also outsource 2 databases and connect via citrix.

Terminal services is cheaper, especially with XPpro clients (comes with license) and then the app stays in the office.

In our case, the speed is expected to be slower, but it is quite useable and not critical for our users.

We are using the built in VPN in a sonicwall pro200 and have xp work stations with as much of the frontend or app on them locally as possible and all data on 2k servers. The bottleneck for us isour DSL connection. Rather than go to Frame Relay, we are going to multiple DSL lines as we bring more users on the vpn to save $$.

Probably nothing you don't know here Tom, but I thought I'd at least get the discussion active and on the way to the "Hot List" :)

by tomsal

I appreciate your input. Unfortunately I can't even do the terminal services route - by "edict" of my company its "not a viable solution for this application". ;)

(My own translation of this comment: "We don't know what you are talking about but it must be expensive so lets not try it..use buzz words I've heard before.")

Ahh. the corporate culture of a small sized privately owned business. lol.

Anyway, perhaps I'll repost with the heading "USB or PS/2 Mouse?" and that should get my post more attention. :)

later man.

by admin

I always (seriously) appreciate your comments and humor :) Sounds, like the rest of us, that you use it as a valuable tool in your day to day kit!

~l8ter. :> :> :>

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