Comments on: Site-to-site VPN hardware recommendations http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/site-to-site-vpn-hardware-recommendations/ Sat, 25 May 2013 23:02:16 +0000 hourly 1 By: Arlen Romanelli http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/site-to-site-vpn-hardware-recommendations/#comment-73443 Arlen Romanelli Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:24:26 +0000 #comment-73443 Tell us more!

]]> By: jrector66 http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/site-to-site-vpn-hardware-recommendations/#comment-48975 jrector66 Thu, 04 May 2006 12:32:39 +0000 #comment-48975 I have had pretty much bulletproof experiences with the Cisco PIX line. They have been replaced recently with the ASA, which offers additional functionality, but the SonicWall is also a very good product. If you are looking at multiple incoming datalines, or want load-balancing and/or fault tolerance, StoneGate is a good choice for this application.

]]> By: ravem1 http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/site-to-site-vpn-hardware-recommendations/#comment-48976 ravem1 Thu, 04 May 2006 10:52:36 +0000 #comment-48976 I have also used them for years with no major issues other than compatibility between generations (much older to newer). You will want to keep in mind that they tend to end software updates every 3 to 4 years for each generation unless critical. But do have upgrade programs in place. This is due to continual feature updates – you’ll want to get the support subscriptions as well. I also prefer to have the SonicOS Enhanced option on all my units unless the site is really small – the extra features remove a lot of headaches sometimes.

]]> By: mistoffeles http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/site-to-site-vpn-hardware-recommendations/#comment-48977 mistoffeles Thu, 04 May 2006 10:36:42 +0000 #comment-48977 While I understand the corporate viewpoint, I would recommend at some time investigating Linux VPN solutions, if not in this particular instance, in some other when you have more time to look at what’s available. There are a great many “real world” Linux VPN installations out there, with as many highly knowledgeable users, many of them involved in the actual coding and readily available to help with problems in the community. Remember, the internet infrastructure is built primarily on UNIX/Linux, and although I am not certain with the Sonicwall products, I can tell you that the majority of VPN hardware manufacturers run Linux on their hardware, including LinkSys, Aventail, SecureEdge, SnapGear and RedCreek.

]]> By: abaddon http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/site-to-site-vpn-hardware-recommendations/#comment-48978 abaddon Wed, 03 May 2006 21:08:04 +0000 #comment-48978 I appreciate the response. As it turned out, my client wanted the hardware ordered today so we went with the Sonicwall. I have a friend that is the CIO of a bank and he also recommended the Sonicwall. So Sonicwall it is! Thanks for the help!

Abaddon

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