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Identifying basic VPN connection needs

Identifying basic
VPN connection
needs
2
Identify remote users
and the target internal
systems in a sample
2-2 Planning Your VPN Configuration
Before you actually begin configuring your Sidewinder or work with
Soft-PK, ensure you have an understanding of the basic profile for
your VPN connections.
Begin by doing the following:
Š
List the remote users that need a VPN connection
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List the internal/trusted systems to which users need access
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Identify the important IP addresses
It may help to start a sketch that defines your basic requirements.
Depending on your organization and network, this could be
somewhat more complex than the diagram shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1.
abc server
diagram
Protected Network
192.168.10.7
172.16.17.2
Sidewinder
xyz server
- How many remote clients?
- Which internal networks?
- Sidewinder addresses?
Mike
(1)
Sales
Internet
(4) road warriors
Support group
(4) road warriors
Gary
Laz
Todd
Chuck
Bryan
(1)
Larry
Moe
Curly
Shemp