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| Dr. VPNlabs Question (Archived) |
| mark watkins |
posted: 2002-01-22 15:06:37
I have a 5 branch company with 50 pc's throughout.
Headquarters has 34, and there are 4 in each of
the others. We are on a Windows NT network, and
our locations are connected by frame relay at 64
Kbps. We utilize VoIP.
To save money, and
give me the ability to get higher bandwidth, I
would like to get rid of the frame relay, and
switch to a VPN. I have done a lot of research,
but am still confused as to whether I can simply
implement Windows NT (or Windows 2000) software
VPN, or if I need to implement a hardware based
VPN. I also am considering the possiblity of
outsourcing. Can you offer me some advice? |
| Dr. VPNlabs |
posted: 2002-01-23 14:14:16
You can implement a
Windows based VPN,
however it really depends
on how dependent the
company is on the VPN.
You mention that the
company uses the Frame
Relay network for VOIP,
what else are you using
on the VPN? The Microsoft
solution, and I'm
specifically talking
about Win2k, does work
well, however I would not
recommend it for a
company with 5 branch
offices especially over a
hardware solution. I'd be
happy to explore this
further with you Mark,
and I'll be happy to ask
people who have set up
similar configurations
and used VOIP on a VPN.
What you are trying to
accomplish is what many
companies are trying to
do currently or they will
do in the future. It's a
great case
study!
cheers,
Phil |
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