File transfer options over a secured internet connection?

[Guest]

[I also posted this message in the w2k networking forum.

Hello

I would like to get a "big picture" idea of the options available for transferring files to and from a w2k domain over a secure internet connection

Here is my situation: I am connecting to the internet using my own computer (winXP) from within a secured campus network. The campus network permits at least standard internet traffic. From this connection I would like to securely transfer files to and from a windows 2000 domain located in my home. For example, using my computer on the campus internet connection I would like to open a file that is shared on the home domain, edit the file, then save it back to the domain. Based on my experience and the replies to my earlier posts, I am growing increasingly discouraged that this is possible at all.

Basic FTP is not an option due to its lack of security. VPN sounds like a possible solution. However, after configuring VPN on the server and client I was unable to connect from the campus internet connection. I am new to VPN. I presume a VPN connection requires permission of some sort from the campus network administrator. My attempt to use Webfolders (windows WebDAV) encountered the same authentication problem. One person suggested terminal services, but does this enable file transfers in the manner described above

I can succesfully establish remote desktop sessions with my home domain from the campus internet connection. This leads me to suspect there should be *some* secure way to transfer files over that same connection. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions, personal experience, or especially your own list of options available for transferring files to and from a w2k over a secured internet connection

Thanks

Kerry

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

[I also posted this message in the w2k networking forum.]

Hello,

I would like to get a "big picture" idea of the options available for

transferring files to and from a w2k domain over a secure internet
connection.

Here is my situation: I am connecting to the internet using my own

computer (winXP) from within a secured campus network. The campus network
permits at least standard internet traffic. From this connection I would
like to securely transfer files to and from a windows 2000 domain located in
my home. For example, using my computer on the campus internet connection I
would like to open a file that is shared on the home domain, edit the file,
then save it back to the domain. Based on my experience and the replies to
my earlier posts, I am growing increasingly discouraged that this is
possible at all.

Basic FTP is not an option due to its lack of security. VPN sounds like a

possible solution. However, after configuring VPN on the server and client I
was unable to connect from the campus internet connection. I am new to VPN.
I presume a VPN connection requires permission of some sort from the campus
network administrator. My attempt to use Webfolders (windows WebDAV)
encountered the same authentication problem. One person suggested terminal
services, but does this enable file transfers in the manner described above?

I can succesfully establish remote desktop sessions with my home domain

from the campus internet connection. This leads me to suspect there should
be *some* secure way to transfer files over that same connection. I would
greatly appreciate any suggestions, personal experience, or especially your
own list of options available for transferring files to and from a w2k over
a secured internet connection.

Thanks,

Kerry

Both VPN and Terminal Services provide secure file copy options - see
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=814585#7. However, in each
case you will have to discuss the matter with your network administrator,
for these reasons:

- Compatibility with your company's security policy
- Adjustments to the firewall at one or both ends.
- Port forwarding settings at one or both ends.
- The need to select a fixed IP address at one or
both ends.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the tips, Pegasus. You gave me some solid leads to move forward with

Kerry