Virtual Private
Network (VPN) solution for remote access to the public network
The Virtual Private
Network (VPN) has attracted the attention of many organizations looking to both
expand their networking capabilities and reduce their costs. The Virtual Private
Network can be found in workplaces and homes, where they allow employees to
safely log into company networks. Telecommuters and those who travel often find
a VPN a more convenient way to stay "plugged in" to the corporate
intranet.
The key feature
of a Virtual Private Network, however, is its ability to use public networks
like the Internet rather than rely on private leased lines. VPN technologies
implement restricted access networks that utilize the same cabling and routers
as a public network, and they do so without sacrificing features or basic security.
A Virtual Private Network can support the same intranet/extranet services as
a traditional WAN, but VPN has also grown in popularity for their ability to
support remote access service. In recent years, many organizations have increased
the mobility of their workers by allowing more employees to telecommute. Employees
also continue to travel and face an increasing need to stay "plugged in"
to the company network.
Virtual Private Network has an advantage when they are used for interconnecting office LANs and for providing data transfer. They allow interoffice links to use the Internet while maintaining encryption protection. GoToMyPC allows virtual, secure remote access like VPN, but without the need for installation and configuration of hardware, software, the network of firewalls so it can truly be implemented in minutes and used on the fly from anywhere.