Re: Third party remote management

["H. Kurth Bemis" <kurth () kurthbemis com>]

Also look at VNC-SC[1] (VNC Single Click)

It allows you to create a packaged, standalone VNC server that your
users can download (or keep on a thumb drive or something) and then make
a connection back to your helpdesk in a single click.  Supports
encryption and a bunch of other VNC features.  I think it's produced by
the UltraVNC team.

~k

[1] http://www.uvnc.com/addons/singleclick.html

On Tue, 2009-08-11 at 10:51 -0400, Preston Connors wrote:
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> W,
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> VNC provides the functionality you are looking for. Most VNC software
> will allow the VNC server, which would be installed on your clients'
> machines, to make outbound connections directly to a listening VNC
> viewer. You do not go through any third party systems during VNC
> sessions like you do with Gotomypc and Logmein. You can encrypt these
> VNC sessions through SSH tunnels for an extra layer of security. You can
> create a short cut on your clients' desktops so they can just double
> click on the icon and be connected to your support help desk.
>
> W W wrote:
> > Our helpdesk is looking at some third party remote management tools
> > like Gotomypc and Logmein to remotely manage our road warriors.  What
> > are some of the best practices for using these services?  My initial
> > thought is to not allow these services as your network credentials are
> > being passed through their infrastructure (ie when you log into a
> > remote users laptop with your network admin creds) with no oversight.
> >
> > Any thoughts would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> > W
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> purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for 
> set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital 
> certificates.
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Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate
In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate.  We look at how SSL works, how 
it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, 
install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are 
highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates.

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