(computer science) Ability to gain entry to a computer system from a location some distance away.
Remote access
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(ri′mōt ′ak′ses)
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The ability to log in to a computer or network within an organization from an external location. Remote access is typically accomplished via a connection to the Internet or by dialing directly via an analog modem. See VPN, remote control software and
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In telecommunication, the term remote access has the following meanings:
- Pertaining to communication with a data processing facility from a remote location or facility through a data link. One of the more common methods of providing this type of remote access is using a VPN.
- Remote desktop software
- A PABX service feature that allows a user at a remote location to access by telephone PABX features, such as access to Wide Area Telephone Service (WATS) lines.
- RemoteAccess is also the name of a DOS-based BBS software.
Remote access can refer to remote desktop, remote terminal (like telnet) or any type of remote application (including remote browser).
For remote access, individual authorization codes are usually required.
Deployment Models
Remote access is available with three models: hosting service, software and appliance.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the General Services Administration document "Federal Standard 1037C".
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