Connecting securely to Windows servers remotely

Careful consideration should be made when setting up and configuring remote access in your environment. It's important to have a well-defined access model in place, keep access points to a minimum, and limit the availability of these access points from over the internet. Allowing remote access directly over the public internet significantly increases risks and could easily allow an attacker to gain access to your servers. If possible, it's best to eliminate internet availability entirely by properly configuring secure remote access tools and using virtual private network (VPN) connections. Let's look in more detail at the tools you can use to enforce a secure remote access policy.

Remote management and support tools

Remote management is a critical task that is needed to support both your end users and the infrastructure within your environment. There are many solutions available to help remotely manage and access...