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From Fortinet - What is a Site-to-Site VPN?
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Site-To-Site VPN - Definition: A Site-to-Site Virtual Private Network (VPN) refers to a connection set up between multiple networks. This could be a corporate network where multiple offices work in conjunction with each other or a branch office network with a cenhtral office and multiple branch locations.
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Useful for companies prioritizing private, protected traffic
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History- Site-to-Site VPNs predate the internet (first made possible through the ARPANET and initial use of TCP/IP)
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Types of VPN
Remote Access VPNs
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useful for companies with remote workers on the road or in their homes.
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allows remote employees to securely access company servers
Intranet-Based Site-to-Site
Extranet-Based Site-to-Site
Creating VPNs
Creating an Internet-based Site-to-Site VPN
Creating a MPLS Site-to-Site VPN
Site-to-Site VPN Use Cases
5 Key Components of a Site-to-Site VPN
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Watertight Security
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Ease of Operations
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Simple and Secure Scalability
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Business Continuity
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Flexible Deployment