[dba-Tech] VPN/Remote Control

jmoss111 at bellsouth.net jmoss111 at bellsouth.net
Fri Mar 18 10:50:38 CST 2005


Guess the price changed since I last looked. Sounds like the licensing has changed too, because I'm pretty sure that it was for both ends. Like I said, I had nothing to do with the administration. I was  impressed with the speed of the product.
> 
> From: "Andy Lacey" <andy at minstersystems.co.uk>
> Date: 2005/03/18 Fri AM 10:43:18 EST
> To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues"
> 	<dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> Subject: Re: RE: [dba-Tech] VPN/Remote Control
> 
> I can confirm that, except its $35 not $30. It looks to be $35 each end
> whether they're a host or guest. And if the same machine needs to be both
> it's still $35. Bulk licenses only kick in at 100 seats.
> --
> Andy Lacey
> http://www.minstersystems.co.uk
> 
> 
> 
> --------- Original Message --------
> From: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> Subject: Re: RE: [dba-Tech] VPN/Remote Control
> Date: 18/03/05 16:30
> 
> >
> > John,
> >
> > I pretty sure that it's $30 for both sides of a connection. And what you
> described as far as licensing sounds similar to licensing from Famatech for
> Radmin. I could log onto several servers, a production workstation from my
> desktop at the office, and log on to all of the above from home.
> >
> > The company that I worked for at the time had a 20 user license and there
> were only about 8 of us using Radmin. The network manager took care of all
> licensing, so I'm not really up to speed on the ins and outs of their
> licensing policy.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > >
> > > From: "John Bartow" <john at winhaven.net>
> > > Date: 2005/03/18 Fri AM 10:24:14 EST
> > > To: "'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'"
> > > 	<dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> > > Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] VPN/Remote Control
> > >
> > > James,
> > > I probably should have used the support line more when evaluating
> Radmin. I
> > > have always had good success with software that
> www.sunbeltsoftware.com
> > > resells so I don't doubt that it's a great product.
> > >
> > > Do you know if that cost cover both sides of the connection? Do you
> know
> > > about the licensing issues per connection? For instance with NetOp
> you need
> > > a host and a guest license for one connection. A guest license can
> access
> > > any number of hosts. However, a host license can only be used on one
> > > computer acting as host.
> > >
> > > I'm always looking for a better deal!
> > >
> > >
> > > John B.
> > > BTW NetOp has a US distributer located at www.CrossTechCorp.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> > > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of James
> Moss
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 9:05 PM
> > > To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> > > Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] VPN/Remote Control
> > >
> > > Radmin is $30
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> > > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John
> Bartow
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:26 PM
> > > To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> > > Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] VPN/Remote Control
> > >
> > > Hi Andy,
> > > I'm using NetOp and am very happy with it. I also tested Radmin which
> was
> > > very good but I had no one recommend it and NetOp had Gustav to
> recommend it
> > > so I based my final decision between the two on that.
> > >
> > > I've have used PC Anywhere and have one customer that has to use
> because of
> > > a support contract issue with a vendor (I don't care for it as much
> but it
> > > works. I rank it 3rd over all in my 4 horse race.)
> > >
> > > I've tried out XP's remote user and just haven't had a good time with
> it.
> > > Since its free it's the obvious first choice.
> > >
> > > If check out eBay you can get PC Anywhere for a steal. I think I paid
> $11 or
> > > something like that. NetOp is just under $200 for a single Host/Guest
> > > License. I forgot the cost of Radmin. They all have trials you can
> download
> > > if you're interested in trying them all out.
> > >
> > > HTH
> > > John B.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> > > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Andy
> Lacey
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:21 AM
> > > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> > > Subject: [dba-Tech] VPN/Remote Control
> > >
> > > I have to say at the outset of this that I doubt if this is possible,
> but
> > > I've been instructed to find out so here goes...
> > >
> > > Customer has two servers - NT Server 4 and Netware 5 on token ring. I
> say
> > > this because any solution that depends on W2K server or W2003 Server
> is a no
> > > go.
> > >
> > > We've just created a VPN tunnel for the first time from boss's house
> into
> > > the network. We've done some reconfiguring so that everything is
> accessible
> > > via IP (previously some areas were IPX only). All fine and dandy. Can
> login
> > > and has access to everything. However, unsurprisingly really, some
> apps
> > > (notably my major Access app) are slow through the VPN. In
> conversation I
> > > suggest that such apps as these might be better run on a remote
> control
> > > basis so that all we were transmitting was the screen/keyboard. Ok,
> says he,
> > > but now that he's got the tunnel configured, is happy with its
> security,
> > > gets access to all parts of the network that he wants, can he
> instigate a
> > > remote control session via the VPN? He doesn't want to instigate
> another
> > > communication from home into his desktop. He's logged into the
> network. In
> > > essence he wants to now run an app that will change him from being a
> > > logged-on user at home to being in remote control of his PC in the
> office,
> > > and then switch back again. God this is probably mumbo jumbo. Or is
> it?
> > >
> > > And please - don't forget that any solution that depends on W2K
> server or
> > > W2003 Server is a no go.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Andy Lacey
> > > http://www.minstersystems.co.uk
> > >
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