Re: VPN service -- Quick Poll

[Russ Leathe <Russ.Leathe () GORDON EDU>]

1.      Is your campus using, or does it plan to use,  VPN access for remote users?

Yes, we do,  as a matter of policy when accessing Institutional resources

2 .     What vendor(s) and protocols (SSL, IPSec, other) are you using?

Juniper SSL VPN

Aruba Remote Access Points

Aruba VIA client VPN ( testing right now for wireless hotspot users)

3.      How many concurrent remote users can your system support?

Right now about 100

4.      Do you offer any specialized/custom VPN services for departments, researchers, etc.?  

Our Admissions and Development Staff utilize the Aruba Remote Access Points from their homes

All others use Juniper SSL or soon to be VIA

5.      Is your VPN offering part of your DR plan/requirement?

Not yet, but will be next year
 
Thanks!

Zahid Mehmood
Network Software and IT Enablement Systems Columbia University Information Technology