Summary -- Virtual Private Networking

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

This paper described in detail the components and their associated design decisions for a Windows Server 2003-based site-to-site VPN deployment including VPN routers, Internet infrastructure, authentication protocols, VPN protocols, site infrastructure, AAA infrastructure, and certificate infrastructure. This paper also included detailed walkthroughs of PTPP and L2TP/IPSec-based site-to-site VPN deployments using computers running Windows Server 2003, details of firewall configuration, and a discussion of VPN troubleshooting tools and common VPN problems with suggested solutions.

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