VPN / Extranet File Sharing

[isaacmacdonald]

Ok here's what I have:
2 small peer to peer networks with a 2k advanced server on each of them, both connected to the internet via cable modems, and utilizing routers with NAT (one smc barricade and one linksys piece of crap).

I implemented terminal services easily enough, but you can't transfer files with the terminal client. I was looking through the windows help files and the only method of networking over the net seems to be VPN (virtual private network). I read and re-read the ms documentation and it's all geared towards high end setups with computers that act as routers + firewalls.

The questions is, are VPNs the only way to go? If so, how do I go about implementing one (what ports do I forward, etc.)?

yay.

 

[Workin']

You can set up the ability to transfer files over a terminal services connection. The necessary software is part of the Win2k Resource Kit. Look for rdpclip.zip on Google, that's the part you need.

edit: You can get it from here.

 

[bsobel]

If you just need to do this occasionally, you can buy Wtsftp. It lets you transfer files over terminal services connections.
Bill

 

[Workin']

Originally posted by: bsobel
If you just need to do this occasionally, you can buy Wtsftp. It lets you transfer files over terminal services connections.
Bill

Why buy something when rdpclip does it for free? Good to know there are alternatives, I suppose.

 

[bsobel]

Why buy something when rdpclip does it for free? Good to know there are alternatives, I suppose.

Rdclip is a bit of a pain to use, the program I mentioned at least consists of a small file browser app to choose files to transfer. Additionally, it can be set to as to how much bandwidth to use, usefull if you have a large copy to perform while doing other things. Lastly it's a $30 shareware app, not like I suggested going and buying Citrix

Bill

 

[moondrake]

Both ideas will work...the trade off is in ease of use vs. $'s.

I will throw another in the hat but it is much more expensive and can be a resource pig....PCAnywhere. It is easy to use though.

In response to the VPN question...I believe you need only allow port 1723 and protocol 47 (for PPTP) through your firewall....if you have one.

 

[Citadel535]

You can also get the Microsoft Remote Desktop Client that works with terminal services. I can transfer files from my 2000 Pro machine at work to my XP machine no problem. Not sure about from Terminal Services to the RDP client.

Also, remember that RPC is clear text so anything going over the internet is not encrypted.