I'm looking for a VPN server solution that allows clients to use the native Windows Vista VPN client. Main reason is cost, since I am in a startup with little funds and not having to spend $50 per client for software, as well as not having to install any more software, is very appealing to me.
The only thing this will function is the VPN server. I already have a firewall solution, so this is of no importance to me. From what I understand, Vista's client will not connect on an IPSec VPN connection, which is what my firewall provides.
Edit:
I do not want to expose SQL Server externally, this is the main reason I want VPN. Is this something Windows Server 2003 could handle? Regardless, it would be cheaper finding a smaller hardware firewall solution I would think.
Best Answer
The native VPN client in Vista can connect to any VPN server that supports PPTP, L2TP, or SSTP.
So yes, VPN in Server 2003 will work as long as you enable one of the protocols listed above. This guide can get you started.