Wednesday 7 December 2011

Remote Connections

By Travis Stephenson


How much do you know about mobile computing? If you're like many, it may not be as much as you think. Some of the more technology fluent are very excited by the new possibilities remote connections bring. Essentially, it is a sort of device to device interface. A user can access a home or office computer with a cell phone, a hand held, or some other type of mobile device. In short: a user can work on their computer without actually sitting in front of it.

If you have ever heard the terminology Virtual Private Network (VPN), it is referencing a remote connection. This sort of network has the ability to connect to a router that serves to provide the users with a separate local network or a secured connection. If your office has a LAN, that is not at all dissimilar to a VPN setup.

Another example of remote technologies is a File Transfer Protocol (FTP). An FTP is able to provide the user with access to a remote file system. It can do this by working through the user's current computer. Another remote connection that is nearly identical to this is called an SSH or Secure Shell Access.

Beyond FTP and Secure Shell Access, there is one other to consider. It is called Remote Desktop. Yet, it is often bundled into Windows, and the computer operator can set up a "User session" on a computer without actually sitting in front of the computer. For business men and woman, or just about any professional on the move, this is a highly valued service. It eliminates prep time by eliminating the need for burning CD-Rom disks or saving files to a flash drive.

The business and professional benefits goes beyond counting. Traveling has always hindered one's ability to work effectively and efficiently. With each year that passes, technology is not only making much of this seem easier, but also nearly effortless. This is just one more indication of how the internet continues to change our working lives.




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