Chapter 6

Deciding on a VPN

Introduction

In this chapter, we examine the solutions for constructing VPNs. Many of the same principles in the previous chapter govern the choice of a VPN solution; however, we’ll still examine them in detail in this chapter.

VPNs have recently been experiencing greater popularity and wider deployment due to increases in telecommuting, wireless technologies, and mobile workers—each of which poses particular problems associated with the secure access of data from remote locations. Telecommuters want to be able to work from home and have much the same experience as if they were sitting in ...

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