The definitive book for network administrators and IT professionals implementing and maintaining remote access, Complete Book of Remote Access provides the technical background needed to confidently select and implement the best remote access technologies for any company's network. It provides basic technical information on remote access network technologies, and on the functional information on the role that remote access networks play in moving information. In-depth coverage shows how to assess remote access needs and identify appropriate solutions for different platforms. It includes discussions of remote access configuration, security considerations from strong authentication to VPN, troubleshooting, maintenance, and disaster recovery.