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What is Remote Access?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Remote access is the ability of a user or computing device to connect and interact with a specific computer<\/a>, network<\/a>, software application<\/a>, or shared resource<\/a> from a distant location.<\/p>\n
Some types of remote access offer limited access to specific resources or functionalities. Other types can provide full access and allow users to control another computing device as if they were physically present.<\/p>\n
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Remote access allows users to work, collaborate, and manage IT systems and networked devices from anywhere.<\/li>\n
Authorized users and devices can use remote access to securely access and interact with IT resources as if they were physically present at the remote location.<\/li>\n
Remote access facilitates telecommuting, online education, and IT management.<\/li>\n
Depending on the implementation, remote access can provide full control over a system (full access) or limit access to specific applications or resources (partial access).<\/li>\n
Remote access typically requires a reliable, fast Internet connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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\n How Remote Access Works<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n Remote Access Types<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n Remote Access Protocols<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n Uses of Remote Access<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n 5 Best Practices for Providing Secure Remote Access<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n Remote Access Pros & Cons<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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