A well-designed VPN can greatly benefit a company. For example, it can:
· Extend geographic connectivity
· Improve security
· Reduce operational costs versus traditional WAN
· Reduce transit time and transportation costs for remote users
· Improve productivity
· Simplify network topology
· Provide global networking opportunities
· Provide telecommuter support
· Provide broadband networking compatibility
· Provide faster ROI (return on investment) than traditional WAN
What features are needed in a well-designed VPN? It should incorporate:
· Security
· Reliability
· Scalability
· Network management
· Policy management
