Re: Remote Management using Dial-up/Broadband

[s0u1d13r s0u1d13r <s0u1d13r () gmail com>]

You can configure RealVNC to use encryption. Read the docs, it's
surprisingly easy.

S

On 8/5/05, security () surefoot com <security () surefoot com> wrote:
> Hi Ramki
>
> On Tuesday 02 August 2005 10:54, Ramki B <RB> wrote:
> > Hello
> >
> > I would like to know which would be the best application for Remote
> > management of Windows Servers (Win2k3, IIS, Exchange etc.) from any
> > Dial-up/Broadband connection. The setup is typically to monitor and manage
> > the Windows server at office from home using a ISP ...
> >
> > Are Remote Desktop or MTS safe enough? Any safer alternative to these?
>
> If you're in a Windows-only environment Remote Desktop ought to be enough. To
> add some security you could use an encrypted VPN or tunnel (PPTP, IPSEC,
> whatever).
>
> In mixed environments I prefer VNC, but that's cleartext so you'll need to add
> some kind of encryption if you're using public networks.
>
> J