Special Reports
VPN Alliance -- White Paper, Part One: The Basics
VPN Alliance -- White Paper, Part Two: Making Choices
Special Report: VPNs Plow Ahead
Special Report: Drilling Deeper Into VPNs
Additional Resources
VPN Vendor Links
VPN Frequently Asked Questions
In Depth
A Dizzying Array of VPN Choices (Network Computing)
Overwhelmed by the proliferation of VPN devices--and confused by the
protocols? We describe the key VPN technologies and their security
features, and tell you how to implement these solutions. (Buyer's Guide)
Next-Gen VPNs: The Design Challenge (Data Communications)
As they evolve, virtual private networks will transform the way companies do business--but first, network managers have to change the way they think about VPNs.
Building VPNs: The 10-point plan (Data Communications)
Implementing a VPN means cutting WAN costs, securing key data-and changing
some key network parameters. Here's how to do it.
Light at the End Of the Tunnel (Tele.com)
New tools hold out hope for
cutting VPN costs.
VPNs Struggle With Growing Pains (Tele.com)
User support and global
connectivity pose challenges.
Opinions
To VPN Or Not To VPN (PlanetIT)
VPN Client Software Needs To Be Made Simpler (InternetWeek)
There's No Question About It: VPNs Are For Real (InternetWeek)
Vendor White Papers
Xedia: Quality of Service in Virtual Private IP Networks
GTE Internetworking: IPsec VPNs With Digital Certificates (Adobe Acrobat format)
VPNet: Managed VPN Services -- Marketing Opportunity And Paths For Implementation (Adobe Acrobat format)
Check Point: Redefing The Virtual Private Network (Adobe Acrobat format)