CHAPTER 5

Remote Access

In this chapter, we will cover:

•   Remote access to virtual machines

•   Virtual private networks

•   Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

•   Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

•   Remote shell access

•   Remote management

Once you have your systems set up, you will want to get access to them. You could, of course, sit at a desk and have multiple monitors and a bunch of keyboards or even keyboard, video, mouse switches. There is something really cool about that if you have it set up right. There are other ways to get access to your systems without being stuck at a desk. You could be working from any laptop or desktop on your network. Much technology innovation is a result of someone simply not wanting to get up from their comfortable ...

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