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A big challenge for network managers is how to beef up the information flow while keeping WAN costs in check. Some users are finding they can meet both goals through Internet-based virtual private networks, or VPNs. Basically, VPNs let you turn the Internet into your corporate network. In this 6-minute primer, edited and narrated by Ian Lamont, you'll learn how VPNs work as well as if they are right for your remote access needs.

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