Best connectivity option(s)

rajthampi · 10-30-2007, 03:41 AM

Hi guys

We are establishing a branch outside Kuwait. I would like to know (not specific to Kuwait's conditions) what are the best connectivity options, at the same time cost effective incase if we want to establish a connectivity between our HO in Kuwait and the branch outside Kuwait, specifically for Citrix published applications.

At present we are planning to start with a DSL/Cable internet connection which is not less than 1mbps @ our external branch and use VPN for the connectivity. how reliable this is?

Thanks in advance

**johnwill** · 10-30-2007, 07:17 AM

The reliability of any connection is going to be highly dependent on the reliability of the carrier that supplies the connection. While you specify (not specific to Kuwait's conditions), that's somewhat misleading, since this is VERY dependent on the local ISP connection.

rajthampi · 10-30-2007, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwill

The reliability of any connection is going to be highly dependent on the reliability of the carrier that supplies the connection. While you specify (not specific to Kuwait's conditions), that's somewhat misleading, since this is VERY dependent on the local ISP connection.

What I meant with "Not specific to Kuwait" was, in general what would be a firm will rely upon for a connectivity between country levels. For example if the firm is in USA and the branch office is in France, as a technical advisor what you would recommend for a connectivity between USA and France.

**johnwill** · 10-30-2007, 07:43 AM

Well, I'd be using a VPN. Obviously, the only cost effective solution is using the Internet infrastructure. The real decision is what performance level you need, and that will be dictated by the speed of your local ISP connections at each end. Also, note that DSL connections are asymmetrical, and the uplink will be the slowest. Since you're going between two sites, there will always be an uplink bottleneck in the path, so that will be the limiting factor.

rajthampi · 10-30-2007, 07:47 AM

Thank you very much for the post John. I think at present we will go ahead with the VPN connectivity between these branches.
Regards

**johnwill** · 10-30-2007, 07:58 AM

Let us know how that works out.

10-30-2007, 03:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
rajthampi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kuwait Posts: 123 OS: Windows 2003, Windows XP SP3...	Best connectivity option(s) Hi guys We are establishing a branch outside Kuwait. I would like to know (not specific to Kuwait's conditions) what are the best connectivity options, at the same time cost effective incase if we want to establish a connectivity between our HO in Kuwait and the branch outside Kuwait, specifically for Citrix published applications. At present we are planning to start with a DSL/Cable internet connection which is not less than 1mbps @ our external branch and use VPN for the connectivity. how reliable this is? Thanks in advance __________________ If it is a door, It will open.

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,623 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Best connectivity option(s) The reliability of any connection is going to be highly dependent on the reliability of the carrier that supplies the connection. While you specify (not specific to Kuwait's conditions), that's somewhat misleading, since this is VERY dependent on the local ISP connection. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-30-2007, 07:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,623 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Best connectivity option(s) Well, I'd be using a VPN. Obviously, the only cost effective solution is using the Internet infrastructure. The real decision is what performance level you need, and that will be dictated by the speed of your local ISP connections at each end. Also, note that DSL connections are asymmetrical, and the uplink will be the slowest. Since you're going between two sites, there will always be an uplink bottleneck in the path, so that will be the limiting factor. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-30-2007, 07:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
rajthampi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kuwait Posts: 123 OS: Windows 2003, Windows XP SP3...	Re: Best connectivity option(s) Thank you very much for the post John. I think at present we will go ahead with the VPN connectivity between these branches. Regards __________________ If it is a door, It will open.

10-30-2007, 07:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,623 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Best connectivity option(s) Let us know how that works out. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience