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Providing Remote Console Access

The document discusses remote console access and the three types of remote access: direct, indirect, and VPN. Direct access connects directly to a remote device, indirect access uses intermediary services, and VPN creates an encrypted connection over public networks.

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Providing Remote Console Access

The document discusses remote console access and the three types of remote access: direct, indirect, and VPN. Direct access connects directly to a remote device, indirect access uses intermediary services, and VPN creates an encrypted connection over public networks.

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Providing Remote Console Access

Remote access enables remote users to access files and other system resources on any devices or
servers that are connected to the network at any time.
Remote console is a terminal or workstation in a remote location that is used to monitor and control
a local computer.
What are the three types of remote access?
There are broadly three types of remote access methods:
i. Direct,
ii. Indirect and
iii. VPN.
1. Direct Remote Access:
 Direct remote access involves establishing a connection directly to a remote
computer or device without intermediary services or additional routing.
 It typically requires the remote device to have a public IP address and the necessary
network configuration to accept incoming connections.
 Direct remote access offers straightforward connectivity and can provide low
latency, making it suitable for accessing devices within the same network or over a
trusted network connection.
2. Indirect Remote Access:
 Indirect remote access involves accessing a remote computer or device through
intermediary services or network infrastructure.
 Indirect remote access can traverse multiple network nodes, such as routers,
firewalls, and proxy servers, before reaching the destination device.
 This method may be necessary when direct access to the remote device is not
feasible due to network restrictions, security policies, or NAT/firewall
configurations.
3. Virtual Private Network (VPN):
 A VPN is a secure and encrypted network connection established over a public
network, such as the internet, to provide privacy and security for remote users.
 It creates a virtual tunnel between the user's device and a VPN server, encrypting
all data transmitted over the connection.
 VPNs allow users to access resources on a private network remotely, as if they were
directly connected to the network locally.

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