What is the difference between Remote Desktop Connection and Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

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What is the difference between Remote Desktop Connection and Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

Answer 1

Ill make it simple. Remote Desktop is like taking over a computer, and being able to use that "remote" computer without actually sitting in front of it.



A VPN is an adapter that allows you to connect to a network from outside of that network, as if you were within that network. I.E. Using a VPN, I am able to work from home because I connect to the network at work via my high speed internet connection at home.



However, if I want to actually use my PC that resides on my desk at work, I would first have to log in to the network at work via the VPN, and then I would have to use remote desktop to actually gain access to my work PC.

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What is the difference between Remote Desktop Connection and Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

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Remote Desktop Vs Vpn

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Vpn Vs Remote Desktop

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Remote Desktop, included with Windows XP Professional, enables you to connect to your computer across the Internet from virtually any computer, Pocket PC, or Smartphone. Once connected, Remote Desktop gives you mouse and keyboard control over your computer while showing you everything that's happening on the screen. With Remote Desktop, you can leave your computer at the office without losing access to your files, applications, and e-mail. Your sales force will be able to access the latest pricing sheet from on the road by using Remote Desktop in Windows XP Professional.





A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, is a private communications network usually used within a company, or by several different companies or organizations, to communicate over a public network.

Answer 6

Remote Desktop Connection is the ability to connect to a PC (I'll assume Windows in this case) and take control of the desktop.



A Virtual Private Network is technology that creates a secure, private connection over a public network like the Internet. It does this by negotiating security criteria between the client (some VPN software app on your PC) and a VPN server (a box/computer on your companie's private network). Once authenticated, it's as if you're connected to your LAN, for all intents and purposes.



The above example is very similar to the ancient world of modem dialup and RAS (Remote Access Servers). Whew, I'm really dating myself. However, in the modem world, you are making a modem-to-modem connection which could be considered relatively private; only someone with physical access to the cabling/modems could hijack your session. In the VPN world, you're traversing a public network and, therefore, need to encrypt your traffic with something like SSL or IPSec.

Answer 7

One is an Application; the other being the Technology that it uses.



A Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) is an application that enables you to control a terminal as if you were directly using it. The desktop of the Remote Machine is opened as one of the applications on a Controlling Terminal. RDC can be used to connect to a terminal within the same network(LAN) or in a different network.



Virtual Private Network (VPN) is the technology that makes two distant networks appear as if they were co-located. VPNs facilitate accessing termianls from one network to the other, just as if they were in their own network.



When an RDC is used to connect to a remotely located terminal (in a different network), the underlying technology that the connection used may be one among VPN and its peers.

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A private network is a network which is not accessible from out side. Virtual private network is ability to connect to that as if you are in the lan from a remote location.[When some one says work from home, they are probably logged into the VPN of their work]



A remote desktop is ability to control a desktop from a remote location. A program on the machine interprets your remote actions via http as local peripheral action events.

Answer 9

First I ll explain REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION





The remote desktop connection is one made between the nearest computers with small distance with in a organisation,or network of small number of computers.

here the

connection is fast since small distance data can be transferred so easily with less time

No charges for the ISP since it's your own

reliable in terms of security.



NOW with VPN

VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK



As the name tells the network is only virtually private



security breach may occur

VPN are mainly used for the connection of computer without regarding the location of the computers



the process invovles is that



you should connect to the internet



you can join with the network



VPN covers all the location.the main advantages are



*you can make a connection to your network anywhere in the world



-provides mobility

-you can make a phone call to the person in the network at local call rates

-video conferencing

-chatting

-easy share of information

-provides reliable transmission



one of the disadvantges is that



some times the connection may not be much speeder vary according to the connection or modem you are using

Answer 10

The key differences between Remote desktop connection and VPN are:



1: VPN needs software to be installed, and maintained by a company's network admin - this is costly to buy and set up. Firewalls on the remote LAN must be configured accordingly to accept VPN connections. With RemotePC, no special configurations are required since the application is firewall friendly.





2: VPN only gives the local computer a connection to the remote LAN, but does not connect the user directly to the remote computer. Performance is typically poor for VPN access to resources over the remote LAN when attempting to transfer files or access remote files directly.





3: VPN client software must be configured manually by the end user, and usually requires some clunky set up options dictated by the network administrator.

Answer 11

A VPN can be made through a Firewall Server, not just by a certain Machine, then the principle of a VPN is to establish a Network that exists only when you logon (to do that is required that you have an User ID & Password in your server).



With the VPN you have access to certain applications, programs or info in general (Access to it can be restricted according to the user profile you've created in the server).



A Remote Desktop is an application given by many SW fabricants, not only Microsoft, although that one from WinXP is very popular.



It allows you to take the control over a certain PC knowing it's IP or name. To do that, you simply must be part of the Network.

Answer 12

With a VPN you use the internet to have "virtual" network, i.e. it's invisable to others.



With Remote Desktop Connection you get on one persons computer screen.

Answer 13

Not to repeat what everyone else said (hopefully)...



A remote desktop connection is generally a one-to-one connection with a GUI interface where as VPN is more general and multiple computers will connect to a server generally without a GUI interface.

Answer 14

Remote Desktop has been explained in your question numerous times. It is a way to physicaly control a remote system via its GUI as if you were sitting right in front of it.



VPN on the otherhand I see numerous explanations here but it does not answer your question. VPN allows you to securly connect to your companies system from anywhere. Many companies, such as the one I work at as a System Administrator, setup their client systems to be able to get email from Exchange, share files within your department, access to pivots that need database access, your personal saved files, etc. With VPN you will have access to Exchange, access to all your personal and departmental files, database access, etc. This provides security for the company because they do not have to open ports and provide web based GUI's that could be prone to hackers. VPN also provides a means for company servers to submit updates (anti-virus, windows, or other company software) to your system as you log in. This is good because some employees are road warriors and you know when the connect they will be updated. I know at times VPN becomes a savior because some files are much larger than our email system allows to be sent, so I can just tell the employee to VPN into the system and I can drop the file right on his desktop.



More of less if your company provides you with a laptop and they have VPN you sould be able to connect to VPN from anywhere and it will still act like you are sitting at your desk. It may be a bit slower reacting but it gets the job done.

Answer 15

A remote desktop is something you can access simply using another computers IP address. A VPN can only be accessed via a password while within a domain. Hope this helps out.

Answer 16

In remote desktop connection you can use a 1st computer using 2nd computer...in private network you can't use a 1st computer without a lan

Answer 17

In remote connection u can full access of computer which u want to connect.

But in the virtual Private Netword u get limited access of a computer.

Answer 18

Remote desktop is like using your own computer from another location, such as your work.VPN is a network without using hardwiring between them.

Answer 19

Ones a program. Ones a connection type

Answer 20

VPN connection is a Virtual Private network which is more secured than any normal remote connection as it a creates a private tunnel between your host and target remote computer. Remote desktop connection dosent create a private tunnel and works on internet. For VPN, tools like Logmein Ignition. Citrix VPN etc. can be used. For secured remote desktop connection, you may use on premise remote support solutions like Bomgar, R-HUB remote support servers etc.

Answer 21

thats like asking whats the difference between a football and a goldfish bowl.

Answer 22

I THINK IT IS VERY NICE QUESTION.REMOTE DESKTOP CAN TAKING OVER A COMPUTER

Answer 23

Magic Remote Desktop is a powerful remote control software solution that allows your staff to control, manage, and communicate with Microsoft Windows systems remotely from across the network. Remote Desktop reduces unnecessary travel costs and wasted time while improving customer service and problem resolution times. Remote control speeds time to resolution and reduces travel expenses by controlling and configuring workstations and servers from a central location. Remote Desktop serves everyone from network administrators to help desk personnel and network users. This tool is ideal for configuring workstations, training users, and managing remote machines. Remote Desktop can be integrated with Magic Service Desk or implemented independently.



Saves Time and Reduces Costs

Remote Desktop can save time and reduce costs throughout your organization, use it for:



Problem diagnosis and resolution

PC repairs

Server administration

Training and demonstrations

Remote access

Solves More Problems in Less Time

How can a technician be in virtually two places at once? With Magic's remote control you can repair an accountant's PC in Los Angeles and a salesperson's laptop in New York, with out leaving your office.



Increases Customer Satisfaction

End users don't like to be left without a working PC. With Remote Desktop you can quickly diagnose and correct thousands of PC problems, keeping your end users productive and happy.



Communicates in Real Time

Increase productivity by communicating via chat or voice, while controlling remote PCs. You can also utilize the communication feature for training programs and demonstrations at remote sites.



Optimized for Network Performance

Remote Desktop is optimized for network performance. With options to suppress bitmaps, and reduce colors, remote control sessions limit the amount of data transmitted across the network. The technician also has the ability to blank the users screen and lock the keyboard from being used on the client side.



Supports Most Microsoft Windows Operating Systems



Windows 95 OSR2

Windows 98 SE

Windows ME

Windows NT 4.0

Windows 2000

Windows XP Pro

Remote Support

Configure users' workstations and troubleshoot server and workstation problems. View a remote computer’s configuration information, such as display settings, protocol configuration, memory usage, and operating system information.



Secure Connections

Remote Desktop is a secure way to manage servers and workstations. To ensure the security of a remote control session, Remote Desktop encrypts keystrokes sent between the controller and the agent.



Easily Transfers Files

Save time by transferring files from one computer to another. Remote Desktop makes transferring files across the network effortless.







System Requirements



Note: The following are minimum system requirements only. Actual requirement will vary depending on the nature of your environment



Core Server



Pentium 4 processor

4 GB of free disk space on 10K RPM or faster drives

768 MB+ of RAM |

One fast, full-duplex 100 MB network interface card

Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server with SP 4, or Windows Server 2003 Standard or Enterprise edition

Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1

Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater





Supported Client Computers



Remote Desktop supports these client operating systems:



Windows XP with SP 1

Windows 2000 Professional, Server, and Advanced Server with SP 4

Microsoft Windows NT 4 Workstation with SP 6a

Windows Server 2003

Windows 95B and 98SE

Mac OS 8.0, 9.2.2

Mac OS 10.2 and higher





Supported Databases



Microsoft MSDE 2000 SP3

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP 3

Oracle8i (8.1.7)

Oracle9i





Supported Web Console Computers



Any Windows-based computer running Internet Explorer 5.5 or later



Macromedia Flash Player v7 is required installed to view the installation autorun screen, the interactive bar, and pie charts displayed in many reports



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Contents: Introduction. Network Components of Intranet and Extranet. WAN Compnonets. LAN Components. Service Management. Security Components on Intranet and Extranet. Security. Virtal Private Networks (VPN).

Answer 24

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Answer 25

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