I need some help setting this up for my friend. (Remote Access)

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KeyserSoze

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Ok, so my friend has a business, and he needs to get to his other businesses some times remotely to help out. Now, he just found "GoToMyPc.com", and I told him that he doesn't need to spend money each month for this functionality.

All of the computers are Win2K. Now, how would I go about setting this up for him. I know I can use Remote Desktop, but I really need is some links on the best way of setting these things up. Is it possible to set this up with Remote Desktop, and not paying any monthly services for any thing?

I can take care of all the technical backend, that's not the problem. I just need the suggestions/links for more information on this. He doesn't mind paying for software if necessary, because it's all for his businesses. I'm just trying to think of the the best/chepeast way to handle this. Obviously, security is a concern. It's information for his businesses that could be compromised. We don't need really right security, but definitely something that would ensure a good level.

I appreciate any advice or links you all could throw my way. And anything I would have to research before hand.

TIA




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loup garou

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Windows 2000 Professional does not have RD/Terminal Server builtin.

Can you provide more info...does he have servers at any of these locations? Does he need to access more than one computer at each location?

Personally, I would use ultraVNC to access the systems, and if he needs to access multiple systems at each location and has a server, set up a vpn server. If no servers and he needs to access multiple systems at each location, I'd follow the UltraVNC instructions for changing which ports the VNCServer uses and forward the appropriate ports to each system on the network in the router's NAT.

Once you provid emore info on the offices' networks, I can help you further. Research UltraVNC though, it's a great little free app.
 
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There are two major aspects of Remote networking.

1. The capacity to actually control the an outside Netwroked computer from remote.
I.e. you run a computer from remote location as thought you are sitting in front of it. E.g. you use Word actually on the remote computer and not yours.

2. The capacity to just share files.
E.g. you bring a file onto your computer from the remote computer, and you use Word on you computer and then the file is send back.

If your friend actually has to control the Computers from remoter then the combination of the above posts tell you what to do.

However if he only need to share info. i.e transfer files or use files beween Home and the Office and vice versia you do not need the above solution. Sharing info. is much simpler and might be much more secure on the Inernet.

Find out what your friend really wants to do? For the guys here using methods like VNC etc. is very easy ?Geeky? thing. However the unknowledgeable can end up with a disaster on his Network controlling it from remote.

For Option2 (to share Files etc.) you can install an FTP Server on one of the Office computers, and use an FTP client to access the system from remote.

If your friend is on a Static IP than it just a matter of setting the Software, and Routers or and Firewalls. If he is on a Dynamic IP you need a DNS Service to point the connection to the right direction.

Examples:

1. You need an FTP server program to be set on your Hosting computer.

Here you can download free ftp program.

Link to: GuildFTP

Here is setting instructions.

Link to: GuildFTPd Getting Started.

2. If your IP is dynamic you need a service to point the Internet to your host computer.

Some of these services are free and they will provide you with their program that notifies their server your current IP.

Example: http://zonedit.com/

If you want to do a Good Job and understand all the issues involved the following site will provide you with very good info.

How to run a WebServer from home here: DSL/Cable Web Server.
 
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Well Jack, I took "he needs to get to his other businesses some times remotely to help out." to indicate he needed the ability to sit at the virtual screen and take control. :)
 
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Originally posted by: gunrunnerjohn
Well Jack, I took "he needs to get to his other businesses some times remotely to help out." to indicate he needed the ability to sit at the virtual screen and take control. :)
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Yeah. Help out can mean Editing material reviewing and other activities that do not involve Actual Desktop Control.

In any case making slightly clearer what the options are is not an attempt to undermine the Integrity of others.

One of the aspects that we all should take into consideration is that while we are responding to one person there are many others that read but are shy to post.

While AnandTech BBS software does not seem to provide the info concerning the number of times that a thread was viewed (I do not think it is an important info), seeing it on other BBSs give you the idea the the numbers of viewers is far bigger than the actual Posters.


 
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KeyserSoze

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Alright. Cool, thanks guys. Lots of good information here. I'm going to download that program this weekend, and start setting up it for him. Don't worry, I'll be sure to post back here if I have any more problems.




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Remote access IS a big security hole, when compared to the alternative:)
I have a bunch of activity in my logs from people scanning 3389 or attempting to get in, so I have backed off using it personally. Just be sure to tell your friend the potential problems that arise when you create an open login path to a machine.
 
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KeyserSoze

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Originally posted by: skyking
Remote access IS a big security hole, when compared to the alternative:)
I have a bunch of activity in my logs from people scanning 3389 or attempting to get in, so I have backed off using it personally. Just be sure to tell your friend the potential problems that arise when you create an open login path to a machine.
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Yeah, he's not technically literate, so I'll be sure to sit him down and explain this to him. Even if his information is compromised, it's not really going to be damaging. It's not like it's Top Secret Information or anything like that, but I'm paranoid about that kind of stuff, and would hate for his data to be open to the world.



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JackMDS

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It not just compromising information. It can result in obliterating the system.
 
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