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It sounds to me as though you've got a good grasp of the issues involved.
There are lots of compromises involved in any security plan, and even in
using a tool such as SBS, which puts all the eggs in one basket.
I was hoping there'd be an old machine lying around in the corner, but in
the absence of that, you do what you need to do!
"John Harris" <johnh@antispam.comptroub.co.nz> wrote in message
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> Part if my problem (actually a big part) is money. If I could I would
> have
> the extra machine but right now I am stretched as it is. I can only use
> SBS2000 because the company already has it but it was not installed
> because
> at the time nobody knew how to. I have since taken over and do have some
> IT
> experience but no money. We can afford a machine but not two. I realise
> the risks involved but currently have very little choice. I have a large
> contract going through and this will get us going next year (and I should
> be
> able to afford the upgrade at that point) but right now I must go with
> what
> I've got. I know running TS in Application Mode is a no-no, as is using
> it
> as a workstation. However, right now I see no way out and I need these
> branch offices to be able to work into me.
>
> --
> Harry
>
> "Bill Sanderson" <Bill_Sanderson@msn.com.plugh.org> wrote in message
> news:e3yTbIjhEHA.2916@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> I like this suggestion. Use the SBS-2000 machine to provide VPN
>> services.
>> Connect from the remote location to the SBS-2000 via VPN, and then run
>> Remote Desktop talking to a dedicated PC providing the accounting
> software.
>> The issues of licensing for Quckbooks still apply.
>>
>> I know someone doing precisely this without the SBS machine involved. It
>> isn't required, but if you have it, and are already using ISA Server as
> your
>> firewall, that's the natural way to provide good secure connectivity.
>>
>> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
>> <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote in
> message
>> news:esvXzHfhEHA.4092@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> > Hi - don't install TS in application mode on your SBS server - it is a
>> > huge
>> > security risk, for one thing (and note that you can't even install TS
>> > in
>> > app
>> > mode on SBS2003 because MS finally got the joke). Your server should
> just
>> > be
>> > a server.
>> >
>> > Don't install any user/desktop software on your server, and don't let
>> > users
>> > log into it. If you can't use TS on a dedicated server, pick up a
>> > couple
>> > of
>> > workstations with XP Pro and use them for Remote Desktop.
>> >
>> > John Harris wrote:
>> >> Thank you for the answers. Although not recommended for security
>> >> reasons (among others) I think I'll probably have to go to SBS2000
>> >> and TS until I can afford to go to SBS2003 and TS on a separate
>> >> server.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
>> >> <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote in
>> >> message news:ODcgFzYhEHA.3944@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> >>> In addition to the other answers:
>> >>>
>> >>> 1. You'd need Quickbooks in multi-user mode if multiple users were
>> >>> to access the same file at the same time - requires additional
>> >>> licenses.
>> >>>
>> >>> 2. Accessing database files of any sort, including Quickbooks,
>> >>> across a VPN/WAN connection of any sort can be an unpleasant
>> >>> experience. Depending on the speed and quality of the connection,
>> >>> you may end up with a mess. I'd look into Remote Desktop for this
>> >>> sort of access - or if simultaneous access is required, Terminal
>> >>> Services on a Windows server (as RD supports only one login at a
>> >>> time).
>> >>>
>> >>> John Harris wrote:
>> >>>> HI,
>> >>>> I am new to VPN (haven't set one up yet) and have read a number of
>> >>>> posts here. The scenario I have is I want to set up my Receptionist
>> >>>> with a new computer that will have Win XP and Quickbooks
>> >>>> (Multi-user) installed on it. I have two remote offices.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> My question is, if I set her computer up as a VPN server and share
>> >>>> her Quickbooks database can the remote sites access her computer
>> >>>> whilst she is still working?
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
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