Got a puzzle for you. Serious

GreaterD · 04-21-2008, 02:30 PM

I need to develop a method in which outside Sales people can access files on a server on a network. They currently access from their homes, customer sites, hotels; all through a VPN. There has got to be a faster way, cause they are always complaining that it is really slow. I welcome any insight I can get.

If someone has a solution to this, I have an even better dilemma.

Seriously thanks for your assistance.

GreaterD

johnwill · 04-21-2008, 05:06 PM

How about secured access to a private web server? If you have it hosted on the web on a decent provider, the file access should be pretty speedy.

GreaterD · 04-22-2008, 11:08 AM

Secured access to a private server? That isn't FTP? I am new at this...

Our company website is on our own server that is on site. What kind of things would I need to set up in order for that to work much like Windows Explorer?

I have attached a file that will show what actions will be taken.

johnwill · 04-23-2008, 03:04 PM

No, HTTP access isn't FTP, it's through the Internet browser. Think of your on-line banking or brokerage site, the connection is encrypted by the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and the communications are protected much like a VPN. However, it can be hosted on a off-site web hosting service that will provide very fast access to the Internet backbone. This will take a little work, but the payoff will likely be worth it if this is a major issue.

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GreaterD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp2	Got a puzzle for you. Serious I need to develop a method in which outside Sales people can access files on a server on a network. They currently access from their homes, customer sites, hotels; all through a VPN. There has got to be a faster way, cause they are always complaining that it is really slow. I welcome any insight I can get. If someone has a solution to this, I have an even better dilemma. Seriously thanks for your assistance. GreaterD

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,752 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Got a puzzle for you. Serious How about secured access to a private web server? If you have it hosted on the web on a decent provider, the file access should be pretty speedy. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,752 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Got a puzzle for you. Serious No, HTTP access isn't FTP, it's through the Internet browser. Think of your on-line banking or brokerage site, the connection is encrypted by the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and the communications are protected much like a VPN. However, it can be hosted on a off-site web hosting service that will provide very fast access to the Internet backbone. This will take a little work, but the payoff will likely be worth it if this is a major issue. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience