Developing a VPN Deployment Plan

Now that you understand best practices and VPN policy, it’s time to look at how to select, place, and use a VPN.

Consider these criteria during your search:

  • What types of VPN connections does the solution support (user access, site-to-site, or both)?
  • Which encryption protocols are supported?
  • How many VPN connections are supported?
  • How well does the VPN perform compared with a high-speed network?
  • How well does the VPN interoperate with your existing network infrastructure?
  • What are the support options available from the vendor?
  • How easy or difficult is the VPN to set up?
  • What are the management capabilities available with the VPN?
  • What additional features does the VPN offer?
  • Does the VPN support failover or ...

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