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Configure a VPN to link with connected servers at your workplace

Configure a VPN to link with connected servers at your workplace

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AboooDy919
Member
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08-27-2016, 09:13 PM
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Hello Everyone, The goal is to establish a VPN or another remote access method so I can work from home. We currently have a Windows SBS 2008 Server hosting a domain, a Windows Server 2012 R2 acting as a temporary data server, and a NAS for general storage. Accessing drives on each of these would let me use all our software. Before you suggest contacting the network admin, we haven’t had a dedicated one in at least five years. I’ve been handling things to the best of my ability, but research hasn’t helped much with this situation. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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AboooDy919
08-27-2016, 09:13 PM #1

Hello Everyone, The goal is to establish a VPN or another remote access method so I can work from home. We currently have a Windows SBS 2008 Server hosting a domain, a Windows Server 2012 R2 acting as a temporary data server, and a NAS for general storage. Accessing drives on each of these would let me use all our software. Before you suggest contacting the network admin, we haven’t had a dedicated one in at least five years. I’ve been handling things to the best of my ability, but research hasn’t helped much with this situation. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Macalena
Member
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09-04-2016, 01:16 PM
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SBS 2008, impressive how it feels like a retro vibe. This approach might be useful: https://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.c...-sbs-2008/ It’s not the most secure method, but it should function. If you have a work PC, set up the VPN first and then connect remotely to it. Alternatively, if you don’t, simply join the VPN and map the necessary network drives. Also, verify that your router is forwarding the required ports.
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Macalena
09-04-2016, 01:16 PM #2

SBS 2008, impressive how it feels like a retro vibe. This approach might be useful: https://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.c...-sbs-2008/ It’s not the most secure method, but it should function. If you have a work PC, set up the VPN first and then connect remotely to it. Alternatively, if you don’t, simply join the VPN and map the necessary network drives. Also, verify that your router is forwarding the required ports.

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Sheikrik
Senior Member
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09-05-2016, 04:51 AM
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I’d choose OpenVPN since there’s extensive guidance available for configuring it. The blog post you linked offers clear instructions. I’d also advise against PPTP—it’s outdated and lacks security!
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Sheikrik
09-05-2016, 04:51 AM #3

I’d choose OpenVPN since there’s extensive guidance available for configuring it. The blog post you linked offers clear instructions. I’d also advise against PPTP—it’s outdated and lacks security!