Remote Web Access security

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Published: April 26, 2010

Updated: March 30, 2011

Applies To: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

Windows SBS 2011 Essentials uses a security certificate to help secure the information that is exchanged between it and the web browser on your computer. When you install the Windows SBS 2011 Essentials Connector software on your computers, the Windows SBS 2011 Essentials security certificate is added to the trusted certificate list for your computer. The best way to access Windows SBS 2011 Essentials Remote Web Access while you are away from your office is to use a portable computer that you have added to Windows SBS 2011 Essentials by installing the Windows SBS 2011 Essentials Connector software on it.

If you use Remote Web Access from public locations or other untrusted computers, ensure that you log off the website before leaving the computer unattended or when you are finished.