Geek speak: demystifying remote access, part 1

Making mission-critical business applications (i.e. software products) available remotely is a hot topic these days. Consolidating operations, decentralizing offices, travelling and telecommuting can mean that solid remote access technology for your employees and volunteers is critical for your success.

Figuring out what to do or even where to start can be tough. Over the next few months, this series will introduce you to various remote access terminology and concepts, and provide a platform for you to begin your evaluation.

Dive right in - types of applications

The first step is to understand the architecture ...