Virtual Private Networks For Dummies

Includes tips on e–commerce and extranets
Packed with real–world Virtual Private Networks case studies
Save time and money with the hot new remote networking solution Virtual private networks let you create a secure business network over the Internet — and avoid the expense of dedicated access lines. This friendly guide walks you through this complex technology and leads you to a VPN solution that's just right for your business.
Discover how to: Make the Internet secure for business Link remote sites and customers to your network Maximize speed and reliability Understand encryption and authentication issues Choose the right hardware, software, and partners
The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
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Spis treści:
Introduction.
PART I: Unlocking the Mysteries of VPNs.
Chapter 1: Embracing Virtual Private Networks.
Chapter 2: Touring the Land of VPNs.
Chapter 3: Putting Privacy into VPNs.
Chapter 4: Public Keys, Private Messages.
Chapter 5: Fighting for the QoS.
PART II: Applying VPNs in the Real World.
Chapter 6: Extraordinary Extranets.
Chapter 7: Remotely Possible.
Chapter 8: Branching Out All Over.
Chapter 9: Justify Yourself.
Chapter 10: Let Your Requirements Be Your Guide.
PART III: Roadmap for VPN Solutions.
Chapter 11: Designing Custom VPN Network Solutions.
Chapter 12: Evaluating and Selecting VPN and PKI Solutions.
Chapter 13: Implementing Your VPN and PKI.
Chapter 14: Testing Your VPN.
Chapter 15: Living in a VPN–Wired World.
PART IV: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten VPN Online Information Sources.
Chapter 17: More Than Ten VPN Standards.
Chapter 18: More Than Ten Steps to an Information Privacy Checklist.
Chapter 19: Ten Security and Security– Testing Specialists.
PART V: Appendixes.
Appendix A: VPN Buyer′s Guide.
Appendix B: Glossary.
Appendix C: Inside IPSec.
Index.
Book Registration Information.

Nota biograficzna:
Mark Merkow, an e–commerce and network security expert, writes a column for ecommerce.internet.com and is the coauthor of Building SET Applications for Secure Transactions.

Okładka tylna:
Includes tips on e–commerce and extranets
Packed with real–world Virtual Private Networks case studies
Save time and money with the hot new remote networking solution Virtual private networks let you create a secure business network over the Internet — and avoid the expense of dedicated access lines. This friendly guide walks you through this complex technology and leads you to a VPN solution that's just right for your business.
Discover how to: Make the Internet secure for business Link remote sites and customers to your network Maximize speed and reliability Understand encryption and authentication issues Choose the right hardware, software, and partners
The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily™ e–mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers