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Microsoft Virtual Private Networking: Using Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol for Low-Cost, Secure, Remote Access Across the Internet

Overview This white paper discusses about Microsoft Virtual Private Networking (VPN) technology which is based upon the open standard Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP). PPTP is a networking technology that supports multiprotocol VPNs. Using PPTP; remote users can employ the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation operating systems and other point-to-point protocol (PPP)-enabled client systems to dial into a local Internet service provider to connect securely to their corporate network via the Internet.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Microsoft	File Format	WORD
Date Published	July 2007	Downloads	5
Format	White Papers
Topics	VPNs, Remote Access - RA Servers, Industry Standard Protocols

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