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Using Bp Remotely. Presenter: Matt Gilchrist. Options Terminal Server connection Remote Desktop VPN VNC . . . Pros & Cons – Terminal Server Connection Pros Easy to maintain – single program install all users May be able to use existing Surgery server
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Using Bp Remotely Presenter: Matt Gilchrist
Options • Terminal Server connection • Remote Desktop • VPN • VNC • . • . • .
Pros & Cons – Terminal Server Connection • Pros • Easy to maintain – single program install all users • May be able to use existing Surgery server • Little need to update workstations • Cons • Cost (Windows licencing) • High learning curve • Some ancillary software doesn’t work on TS (Eg MS Office needs to be licenced separately and retail versions don’t install)
Pros & Cons – Remote Desktop to normal Windows workstation • Pros • No extra cost • Cons • Ties up a workstation at the surgery • Printing problems are common • Speed may not be optimal
Pros & Cons – VPN • Pros • Additional layer of Security • Printing is possible • Cons • Speed – especially on limited bandwidth connections • Set-up is fairly technical, and therefore may be costly • Time taken to connect • May require additional hardware
Pros & Cons – VNC • Pros • Free • Can access the ‘console’ of a server • Open Source • Cons • Requires some technical skill • Speed isn’t optimal, and can be an issue • NO PRINTERS • Has been hacked in the past (EvilVNC) • Limited development
Pros and Cons – • Pros • Can access console of server • iPhone, iPad, and Android app • Cross platform (including Linux) • Unattended Access • Great Security • Some printer support • Development is occurring • Cons • Free only for private use • Commercial Version licencing is expensive • Limited support options
Pros and Cons – • Pros • iPhone, iPad, Android, windows mobile app • Remote printing • Easy Setup • Good security • Cons • Must leave target computer logged on • No free product • No server connections supported
Pro Tips and Tricks • Talk to your Computer Tech about what is already in use and what they recommend and use • Think about how technically enabled users are • Consider setup time when considering costs • iPods via Wi-Fi may not work within the surgery – depending on the Wi-Fi infrastructure • Consider how crucial printing remotely is
Security Concerns specific to Remote Access • Ransom-ware • DOS Attacks • Confidential Information leakage • Business Information • Personal Health Information about Patients • Vandalism • ‘Ethical’ objection to what clinic services are provided • Disgruntled employee / patient • ‘Script Kiddies’ having some fun • Intellectual Property Theft • Public Image Deterioration • Safety of key personnel at places other than work • Employees ‘sub-contracting’ their work Bp Sunshine Summit 2014
Pro Tips for Security • Good password policy • Use non-standard ports • Use VPNand Hardware Firewall • Limiting access to those who need it • Logs – keep them and randomly read them, watch size of log files • Use IT professionals • Secure off-site backups, test restore regularly Bp Sunshine Summit 2014
Matt Gilchrist IT4Doctors Pty Ltd 0418 877 948 matt@it4doctors.com.au Practice Manager IT Consultant Practice Principal Best Practice Power User Bp Sunshine Summit 2014
This session’s over. (But we’re still here for you) For assistance, please visit www.bpsoftware.com.au You can contact our Customer Support Team on: (07) 4155 8800 (07) 4153 2093 support@bpsoftware.com.au Bp Sunshine Summit 2014