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SSL and Remote Access VPNs
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Chapter 3: SSL VPN Design Considerations
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An introduction to designing and configuring SSL Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs)
• Enables you to understand the benefits and disadvantages of the various
types of remote access VPNs and to choose the appropriate technology for their
environment
• Helps network administrators deploy SSL VPNs independently or as an integrated
solution
• Provides detailed configuration advice across all Cisco platforms that support
VPNs
SSL Remote Access VPNs provides you with a basic working knowledge of SSL on
various Cisco platforms - ASA appliance, router, or firewall. The book's target
audience includes beginner to intermediate level network professionals and IT
managers who desire to build a basic foundation of SSL understanding. It aims
to provide the you with the information necessary to understand the different
components of these Remote access VPN solutions. Advantages and disadvantages
of each type of VPN are discussed along with guidelines on when to choose one
technology over another and how to deploy and manage the solutions independently
and as an integrated solution.
This book is structured in three main parts. Section I covers the Introduction
of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) as a protocol, and then explains what elements
make up an SSL VPN. Section II covers the SSL VPN design considerations and
how readers can address concerns for endpoint security, device placement, integrated
security services, high availability, scalability and performance, application
support, virtualization and auditing. The final section ends with the configuration
on ASA appliances and on IOS routers. The book concludes by showing readers
how to manage and monitor their SSL VPN solution.
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