Question:
What
Is Remote Access in Computer Networks?
Answer: In
computer networking, remote access technology allows operating a system as an
authorized user without any physical presence on the system. It is commonly
used in computer networks but can find its applications on home networks.
Remote Desktop
The most
complicated form of remote access allows user on one computer to see and
operate the desktop user interface of another computer. Configuring remote
desktop support can be done by configuring software on both the host and
target. After installation of the software we can get a view of the target
computer on the host.
Presently we
have current versions of Microsoft Windows as Remote Desktop connection
software. However, this software only support target computers that run
Professional, Enterprise or advanced versions of the O/S which make it
unsuitable for use with home networks.
For Mac OS X computer, Apple Remote Desktop software package is available and
that too for business networks. For Linux operating system we can see various
remote desktop software available as of now.
Many of the
remote desktop solutions work on Virtual Network Computing technology.
Softwares based on VNC works in multiple operating systems. The speed of VNC
and other remote desktop software can differ, where it performs effectively
same as the local computer, but at other times it exhibit sluggish
responsiveness due to network latency.
