Virtual Private Network (VPN) Explained

Author: Wang Da
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: VPN is a new type of remote network access technology. It has been around for several years, but in the past two years, it has gained widespread attention from enterprise users. More and more network equipment developers and manufacturers have invested in the development of VPN devices and technical support. Since Windows 2000, Microsoft has also provided comprehensive support for VPN technology. This book primarily focuses on Microsoft's Windows system, especially providing detailed and accurate introductions to the Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions in the Windows 2000 series. Many security configuration solutions are systematically elaborated by the author for the first time. In the last three chapters, the book mainly introduces the key features of various hardware VPN solutions, as well as the hardware VPN solutions from network equipment vendors such as 3Com and Cisco. After reading this book, readers will be able to fully master the configuration methods of VPN solutions based on Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 systems, and gain a basic understanding of the VPN solutions from major network hardware equipment vendors like 3Com and Cisco, which will be beneficial for those involved in practical VPN network setup. The book's key feature is its systematic, step-by-step approach to the configuration methods of each solution, with detailed practical configuration introductions and abundant illustrations to aid reader comprehension. This book is highly suitable for self-study by network engineering professionals or enthusiasts, and can also serve as a training textbook for network training institutions.