Accessing Systems Remotely

We look at some Web-based remote access tools that enable users to access

their computer over the Internet, giving them the flexibility of working from a

remote site. These tools are perfect for teleworkers, travelers, and those in

need of after office-hour access.

The tools are a boon for troubleshooting (on remote computer) and educational

purposes. Also, these are easy to implement and come with a free trial version

so that one can get a taste of the product before buying.

As different plans of each product are available one can buy them according

to organizational and personal needs. All these tools require that the remote

computer be connected to the Internet.



Before giving a brief on each of these, let us take one area of implementation
where these can be of great help. BPO, one of the fastest growing industries,

has product support as an integral part of its working. Now computer-based

product support as an these tools can be of great help. Consider a case where a

novice user is trying to configure his new laptop for wireless connection.

Instructing him over a phone or chat is difficult, but taking control of his/her

computer and configuring it remotely would save a lot on time and in turn

provide better customer support. Many companies like HCL BPO are using these

tools, and with cost and variety available today even small and medium size

companies can implement these tools efficiently.

Citrix GoToMyPC 6.0



GoToMyPC, a well-known Web-based remote access tool comes with a wireless
access support for PocketPC and can be accessed on Macintosh, Linux, Unix,

or Solaris. Data protection while accessing a system remotely is a key thing

and GoToMyPC achieves it using Advanced encryption standard which is a

latest block cipher (with 128-bit key), dual password, and end-to-end user

authentication. Apart from the accessibility you can also remotely print and

drag and drop the docs from a remote PC. Viewing experience is enhanced as

the remote desktop is shown in 24-bit true color.

GoToMyPC can easily be downloaded from the URL https://www.gotomypc.com, one

just has to create an account before downloading it. GoToMyPC comes with an

automatic setup; download and setup this software on the computer you want to

access remotely. Once the setup is over, user can go to the site and log in to

his/her account. After the login, one has to enter an access code that was set

during installation of the agent in the machine, this will start a session with

your computer. After completion of session you get the performance report by

click on Session performance option inside help menu on top.

Citrix GoToMyPC allows you to access your PC in a number of ways. It even includes a chat option	After logging in on website following are the options available for user, ie, Remote control, File transfer etc

Webx PCNow 3.0



PCNow from Webx features security of data using secure socket layer with128-bit
key for securing sensitive data communication, remote printing, easy copy and

paste, and drag and drop features. Added features of this tool are remote

computer's screen blanking and keyboard locking which prevents tampering of

remote PC. Mobile access is included in this version of tool.



PCNow can be easily downloaded from the URL http://pcnow.webex.com by creating
an account using email address. Download and install it on the computer you want

to remotely access. To access this computer from remote locations just log on to

your account, download a browser plug-in and access your desktop.

Laplink Everywhere



Laplink secures data using SSL (128-bit key) and zero footprint technology that
erases all traces of remote access once we log out. Mobile access is supported

and one can access it using PocketPC, Palm OS, and Symbian OS. Using the

interface on the Laplink websites one can choose from remote control that is

similar to accessing your actual desktop, file transfer between remote computer

and the one you are using to access it, remote desktop search that needs google

plugin, and email options that needs configuration at the time of installation,

this tool supports Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express clients. File transfer,

remote desktop search, and email options can be accessed without actually

accessing desktop giving added flexibility and efficiency. Laplink Everywhere

can be downloaded from the URL http://www.laplink.com. Once downloaded just run

the setup file. Setup file after installation guides you to create your account

information on Laplink website. To access the remote computer just log in to

your Laplink account on www.ll2go.com.

Here we are showing how one can easily drag and drop file from accessing computer to remote computer and vice versa.

LogMeIn free



LogMeIn is a leading provider of remote connectivity and support to small
businesses with about 32 million device connected worldwide.LogMeIn is a free

software for remote access of Windows and Mac computers.Security in LogMeIn is

achieved through end to end 128-256-bit encryption,multi-level permission based

access and auto revocation of access rights.

LogMeIn can be accessed from any browser with wireless PDA access included in

free version.

Here is interface of remote computer on left hand side are various options that one can choose and customise.	Here is client interface that can be used for chat, joining to a network, creation of new network and conbfiguring client access.

Installation of this tool is simple: just go to www.logmein.com and create

your account, now download software on remote computer (Mac or Windows) and log

visit LogMeIn website and connect. This tool provides options for file sharing

and minimeeting.

LogMeIn Himachi



Himachi enables secure remote access to business networks via Internet. It works
with the existing firewall and reqires no additional configuration. Security is

achieved in Himachi through encryption of messages, authentication using RSA key

pair and administrative options.Himachi system consists of servers and end node

clients. Server node tracks client location and provides services required for

establishing direct peer-to-peer tunnels between node clients. When client

activates it establishes a TCP connection with mediation servers and starts

speaking in Himachi protocol to log and synchronize with other clients.

Installation of clients is easy, just go to www.logmein.com and download free

LogMeIn Himachi for Windows, Linux, or OS X. Now install same software on all

the computers you want to access.Once properly installed you would get a LAN

type connection in network Windows.