{"id":396,"date":"2021-11-17T03:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T03:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/blog\/?p=396"},"modified":"2025-08-06T17:01:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:01:28","slug":"how-to-ensure-better-productivity-vpn-access-vs-remote-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/blog\/how-to-ensure-better-productivity-vpn-access-vs-remote-access","title":{"rendered":"VPN Access vs Remote Desktop Access"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Ensure Better Productivity with VPN Access vs Remote Desktop Access?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might find yourself in a situation where you&#8217;ll need to access corporate data from a different location. Searching over the internet, you&#8217;ll find VPN and remote access. Analyzing these two different solutions can be a little tricky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, people think of <\/span><b>VPN Access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/\"><b>remote access<\/b><\/a> <b>VPN<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as two different terms with the same meaning.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0These methods are both used to remotely control<\/span>\u00a0and access a server. Yet, they differ in a lot of things. In this article, you&#8217;ll learn more about the difference between the two solutions. Discover which among these two is right for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is VPN Access\u00a0 (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Private Network)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>VPN stands for Virtual Private Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>VPN Access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Point is an extension of a business network to the remote server via <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an encrypted<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> internet connection<\/span>. It aims to provide users a direct and protected connectivity to a resource found on a home server. <strong>Remote Access VPN<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows a user to access his domain account including privileges and restrictions associated with his account<\/span>. <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This type of solution protects by encrypting internet traffic. It also enables geo-location content while bypassing content restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a Remote Access VPN<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Remote access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows a user to access a computer from a remote location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/remote-desktop.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The remote desktop<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0app runs a functional clone of a remote server as if you\u2019re sitting in front of it. This technology gives the user access to all the programs, files, and other resources found on a remote server. Remote access connection allows users to attend to any corporate responsibilities even off-site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does VPN Access Works?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote access works by creating a virtual connection between the user and the remote computer through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the internet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> connection. A VPN, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in contrast<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, works a lot <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">differently<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It works by connecting your computer to a VPN access server. Unlike remote access connections, A VPN server can\u2019t do much. It only connects you to the internet and processes your inbound and outbound <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online tragedy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the reasons that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make remote access<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> better than a VPN is the functionality. A VPN doesn\u2019t offer any unique functionality that remote access has. A remote access app allows a user to access a computer and mirror the whole interface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another huge drawback to <\/span><b>VPN Access solutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the large bandwidth requirements. VPN uses a lot of bandwidth as files are transferred to your computer first<\/span> before you can access them. Remote access, on the other hand, does not affect the system&#8217;s networking as it runs as a standalone application.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Remote Access Over VPN Remote Desktop Access<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Technology evolves in a blink of an eye. Keeping up with the demands in the efficiency of corporate devices is essential. One effective way to address this issue is by using secure remote access.<\/p>\n<p>We live in a fast-paced environment where corporate teams work together despite different time zones. Hence, choosing an effective solution like remote access is necessary. This technology is beneficial to many organizations. A remote desktop app reduces costs and increases employee productivity at the same time. Hence, it contributes to the company&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable remote access<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uses a combination of software and hardware systems. Thus, simplifying access and control of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the remote network<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/remote-access-solutions.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote access solution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might seem to perform the same way as a VPN Access does. While both allow a user to access files using remote devices, the advantages of remote access<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are what makes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it the best option<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the VPN (<\/span><b>Private Internet Access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) process, remote access requires less technical knowledge for it to work.<\/span> To better understand why a remote access solution is indeed the best choice, here&#8217;s a list of some of its advantages:<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to use software<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A remote access connection runs as a standalone solution. You don&#8217;t have to install any program for it to function. The only thing you&#8217;ll need is a computer, a secure internet connection, and the home network.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees working from different locations can benefit a lot from <\/span><b>remote access to VPN <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software connections<\/span>. With remote access, employees can access corporate desktops using any remote device anytime, anywhere. This technology provides full control to a remote desktop. You can use any remote devices such as smartphones, tablets, and personal laptops.<\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">State-of-the-art security<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate files are confidential. Thus, it is best to choose a solution that provides effective remote service <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with an advanced<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> level of protection. Using remote access means zero chance of data theft. Remote access desktops <\/span>are well-protected with encryption technology. This is effective in reducing the risk of security incidents such as account hacking and other data-loss cases.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dl.ra.itarian.com\/ITarianRemoteAccessSetup.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Remote-support.png\" alt=\"Remote Access VPN\" width=\"735\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Remote-support.png 735w, https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Remote-support-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Remote-support-115x59.png 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Related Resources:<\/h3>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/what-is-remote-access.php\">What is remote access?<\/a> || <a href=\"https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/free-instant-remote-access.php\">instant remote access<\/a> || <a href=\"https:\/\/remoteaccess.itarian.com\/free-remote-computer-access.php\">free remote access<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itarian.com\/remote-desktop-connection-manager.php\">Remote Desktop Connection <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itarian.com\/remote-desktop-connection-manager.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manager<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Ensure Better Productivity with VPN Access vs Remote Desktop Access? 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