Whats the best way to set up 'always on' remote desktop connection @ outside of LAN?

[16k_zx81]

So if Im working onsite and want to access workshop machine from any location without user prompts at the workshop end, whats the best way to do this?

[angry_geek]

Rdp, vnc, any number of options. I use a vpn before connecting though.

[16k_zx81]

Ok, so VPN with VNC would work?

That seems like a potentially secure option...

Reliable? Low maintenance?

[angry_geek]

As reliable and secure as your shop network and machine. Very easy to use. I typically use rdp as my techs don't need to be watching my mouse move around when I'm not there.

[trendless]

less hassle is using something like Teamviewer. I've been known to use RDP with a non-standard port as well. VNC is ok, but if you spend a little time implementing the DFMirage driver it will perform a heck of a lot better.

['putertutor]

Of course, I think using TV like this would be a violation of the terms, at least for the free version. Unless I am missing something, which is highly likely and I would like to be corrected if I am, VNC free versions don't work with windows above XP. Never used RDP, so I can't speak to that one.

[trendless]

I'd think the 'business use' of Teamviewer is if you were using it to support clients, not if you were using it to access your personal machines at your office.

I did, however, misread how you were gonna use it and after re-reading I'd definitely recommend RDP -- works great on smartphones, too. And fast... did I mention it was fast?

[angry_geek]

Originally Posted by 'putertutor

Of course, I think using TV like this would be a violation of the terms, at least for the free version. Unless I am missing something, which is highly likely and I would like to be corrected if I am, VNC free versions don't work with windows above XP. Never used RDP, so I can't speak to that one.

I'm not sure why you're having issues running vnc on vista or windows 7. I've had no problem at all. Give ultra vnc a shot.

['putertutor]

Actually, its been a while since I have used VNC and I was just pulling that info off a product comparison chart they have on their site. Seemed odd to me, and maybe I was reading the wrong thing. I stand, happily, corrected.

[marcink99]

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