Supporting Remote Users with Windows Server 2003

The terminal services and virtual private network (VPN) components of Windows Server 2003 contain new features and incremental enhancements that make it easier for an organization to support remote users who want to access applications and information as though they were connected on a LAN. The new features will make it easier for an organization to support remote users, even though the new licensing model for Windows 2003 Terminal Services (TS) will increase costs for some organizations.

Supporting Remote Users

The main force driving organizations to support remote users is the need to maintain their productivity when they are off the corporate LAN. Employees and business partners need to access information, including e-mail and line-of-business applications, regardless of their location. Salespeople working from customer sites, employees working from home or while traveling on business, and business partners need to be able to connect remotely and access applications and data to communicate, collaborate, and complete business transactions.