Tru64 nfs mount via VPN

[Keith_107]

I have multiple Tru64 v5.1a systems (running SAP) with 1 remote system using NFS to mount a drive on a local system over the WAN. No problem. The remote system is a Development / Test server normally but also acts as our disaster recovery system if needed.

We would like to move the remote system to a site outside the company but need to keep the NFS mount up. We would like to mount it over the internet via VPN to avoid the cost of a leased line.

1) Is this a good thing to do? How secure is it? Will it be reliable? Is this done? What are your opinions?

2) If it is reasonable and doable, what do I need to do? Where could I find documentation?

Keith

[Ralf Puchner]

A VPN is transparent, so no need to configure anything on Tru64 side. Performance will be decrease due to compression and encryption.

Best, fastest and easiest implementation is over hardware VPN router/firewall on both sides, there are a lot of products available.

If you are not familiar with security (e.g. vpn, firewalls) please contact an consulting company to implement it for you. It is very dangerous to do it at your own without any knowledge, because in case of a wrong setup your company will be hacked.

[Keith_107]

Due to concerns about security, performance and reliability we decided to spend the money for a dedicated line between the servers.