Re: remote access to server

[Rico Secada <coolzone () it dk>]

On Tue, 4 Dec 2007 11:07:40 -0500
Jonathan Askew JBASKEW <JBASKEW () uncg edu> wrote:

If you have some old hardware at your displosal, I would recommend
setting an OpenBSD box up infront of the server. 

> I would need remote access from home to the server at work. There is
> no real budget to get this done, so I would like the solution to be
> free and it must be secure. Also, I am dealing with a small amount of
> users.
>
> Thanks,
> Blake
>
> -----"Worrell, Brian" <BWorrell () isdh IN gov> wrote: -----
> Blake,
>
> Are you talking remote access to it from your desk at work, or remote
> from home or another 3rd party network?
>
> Thanks
> Brian
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Jonathan Askew
> JBASKEW Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 8:57 AM
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: remote access to server
>
>
> What is the industry standard or best practice in setting up remote
> access to a 2003 server? What are the security implications associated
> with setting up remote access? I am looking for a solution that would
> preferably not require the purchase of any hardware and would allow me
> to perform basic administrative tasks such as setting up new users,
> changing permissions, etc. Sorry if this is double posted as I am
> having some trouble with my email.
>
> Thanks,
> Blake