TABLE OF CONTENTS In this chapter, we will explore planning, configuring and maintaining routing and remote access. We will explore the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) for Windows Server 2003 along with the protocols used to support remote access. One of the key protocols used in dial-up and VPN environments is Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). We will look at PPP and special features available to PPP connections in Windows Server 2003.
We will also look examine some of the features used to implement network security for Windows Server 2003. We'll look at designing and implementing wireless networking and how to secure wireless communications.
We'll conduct an analysis of the Windows Server 2003 RRAS policy configuration and packet filter implementation. Because most internal systems today do not have a sufficient number of public IP addresses, we will discuss RRAS Network Address Translation (NAT) services. Finally, because even the best of intentions do not always go according to plan, we will look at troubleshooting remote access client and server configurations followed by a thorough review of Microsoft's implementation of Remote Access Dial-in User Service (RADIUS), also known as Internet Authentication Service (IAS) in the Microsoft world.
Even if your network is small, chances are you have a need for remote access, whether it be for traveling employees, telecommuters, or remote branches. You can choose from several methods of remote access, including dial-in access, VPN access through the Internet, and wireless networking. Which methods you support and how you configure...
