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Setup A Pre-shared Key For A DDR Interface On Windows Server 2k3

On Windows Server 2003 devices, a pre-shared key is a Unicode character string used to authenticate L2TP / IPSec connections. You can configure the Routing and Remote Access service to authenticate VPN (Virtual Private Network) connections which deal with pre-shared keys. It is possible to use pre-shared keys on many others operating systems, in particular the family Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP. You can configure a server carrying out the version of Routing and Remote Access for Windows Server 2003 so that it uses a pre-shared key to authenticate connections coming from other routers.

In the coming paragraphs, you'll learn how to set up a pre-shared key for a demand-dial routing interface on your Windows 2003 server. This article is written for LAN administrators, Windows Administrators and students preparing Windows server 2003 certifications. It can be useful also for people studying for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification exam.

Read the following instructions in order to configure a pre-shared key for a demand-dial routing interface

Step 1: Open Routing and Remote Access MMC (Microsoft Management Console).

Step 2: In the tree structure of the console, click on Routing and Remote Access

Step 3: Click on the name of your Server.

Step 4: Click on Network Interfaces.

Step 5: Click with the right button on the interface to configure, and then click on Properties.

Step 6: Under the tab "Security", click on IPSec Settings.

Step 7: Activate the check box "Use pre-shared key for authentication", and then type the pre-shared key in the Key field.

Step 8: Click on OK two times.

You can use any pre-shared key that is a non-null string of any combination of up to 255 Unicode characters. Be careful when entering the pre-shared key in both side of the VPN connection because any typing mistake can lead a failed connection and you cannot reach the remote VPN peer. Additionally, if the type of VPN on the demand-dial routing interface that you want to setup is not parameterized with value of L2TP

IPSec VPN, then the IPSec Settings button will not be available.

Finally, take into consideration that you should be a member of the Administrators group in order to execute the following procedure. It is suggested to right-click the Routing and Remote Access icon and then click on Run As option rather than to open a Windows session using the credentials of a member of the Administrators group.

If you opened a session with identification information of a member of the Administrators security group, you can also open the Routing and Remote Access MMC (Microsoft Management Console) by double-clicking on Routing and distant access located in the Administrative Tools folder, which you can it by clicking on Start and then click on Control panel.
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Moving to a Client Server Based Network

Many smaller businesses tend to have a limited understanding of the difference between peer to peer networking and making the leap to a proper client server network. Over the last few months, Microsoft has upgraded its operating systems and applications for servers, notably Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and brining out Service Pack 1 for Exchange Server 2007. In doing so, they have brought out a very powerful, co-ordinated product offering for organisations from small businesses to the largest corporation.

This can provide some of the advantages in time saving and efficiency to small businesses that have, hitherto, only been accessible to larger organisations.

Windows Server 2008

When you put a server in place, you need an operating system specifically designed to operate in a client sever environment, hence Windows Server 2008.

One of the main advantages that this gives, is in security. The new technologies in Windows Server 2008 help prevent unauthorized connections to your networks, servers, data, and user accounts. Any computer that attempts to access you network runs into Network Access Protection (NAP) which makes sure that they comply with your organization's security policy. As importantly, BitLocker Drive Encryption gives greater protection against data theft in the event that server hardware is lost or stolen, as well as providing more secure data deletion when your servers are eventually decommissioned.

The Server Manager provides a single console that simplifies server set up , configuration and management as well as allowing administrators to automate routine tasks over multiple servers.

If your business relies on remote workers, has satellite shops or offices, or needs to provide access to company data for sales representatives, Terminal Services RemoteApp provides this. Authorised staff can easily access standard Windows-based programs from anywhere by running them on a terminal server instead of directly on a client computer - without the need for a complicated virtual private network (VPN).

Sharepoint, which comes with Windows Server 2008, provides the ability to share applications like Excel spreadsheets, which can be accessed and updated by staff, whether in the office or remotely. It provides a focal point for company and or team activity which can really boost productivity by having one set of documents that every one can access and update directly.

Exchange Server 2007 SP1

MIcrosofts Exchange Server 2007 is another invaluable aid to keeping everyone up to date and coordinated. It provides e-mail messaging, calendar organisation and unified messaging. It provides built in protection against spam and malware attacks with an integrated, IP based block-and-allow list based on sender reputation and are automatically updated. Administrators can also create additional IP allow-or-deny lists if necessary.

The Calendar Attendant helps to reduce conflicting appointments by limiting calendar items (request, declines, accepts) in the inbox to the latest version. It also shows meeting requests as tentative on individual calendars until all the people invited to attend the meeting reply.

In addition to Exchange Management Shell, the Public Folder Management Console lets administrators quickly manage public folders, including creation, deletion, and the replication configuration of individual folders.

SQL Server 2008

Of course, one of the great strengths, and main reasons for having a proper server based network is providing access to a common database for a number of concurrent users. Whether this is to control information , such as stock movements or provide information for customers from an e-commerce website, SQL Server 2008 delivers integrated services that let you query, search, synchronize, report and analyze data. Furthermore, as it is stored in an organisation's server and accessed by desktops and mobile devices, it can be simultaneously updated and queried without having to manage replication issues.

The reporting engine in SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services allows you to integrate and report on data from a number of functions within the company. Large and complex reports can be produced in various formats, including list, chart, table, and matrix. They can incorporate data from Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 and many other sources and then you can preview, print and publish the reports with the integral report builder. You can also export it easily to Office 2007 products such as Excel to manipulate it into "what if" scenarios or Word for presentations and reports.

Conclusion

Every business has its own, individual, problems and what would be a critical benefit for one company, would be irrelevant to another, so it is not possible to cover all the features and benefits that might be relevant to all businesses. Suffice it to say, that, if you run a small to medium sized business, it would be worth examining the advantages that you might experience by moving to a proper client server network.

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John Connor is the contributing writer of http://www.bluesolutions.co.uk/. He is specialized in writing articles about Exchange Server 2007, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 etc.

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