Replacing an NT Remote Access Server

I'd advise it, but I'd advise it as a longer term project.

Start by setting up a Linux box, and then connecting it for dial OUT. Once you're comfortable with dialout, and the configuration of modems, and stuff, them move towards allowing dialins.

Also check to see that your linux distribution can support the modem pool you have planned for it. IE: your 8 serial port Digiboard might work great with Netware and NT, but there might be nothing to support it under Linux.

There is a wealthof information available for dialout access, and I would recommend getting you feet wet there. Much of the configuration will cary over to accepting dialins, so it just makes sence. If you can't adequately support it, this project will fail, and noone wants to drive a solution that fails. Once properly set up, this will work well. But give yourself LOTS of time, and impliment it in the fall, or even Q1 2002.

If you have a working solution, then don't rush to replace it. Take your time and do it right. It'll make you look good, and it'll make everyone you work with happy.

Kev.