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VPN and RDP

RDP (Remote Desktop) and VPN (Virtual Private Network) are two different types of connections your computer can make with other devices or servers.

  • RDP creates a virtual connection to a remote computer. RDP offers additional device functionality.
  • VPN connects your device to a server primarily for internet access and security. It only manages your online traffic, not your device itself.


Keywords:
VPN, RDP, Network, Desktop, Remote 
Doc ID:
89583
Owned by:
Help Desk K. in UW-Milwaukee Help Desk
Created:
2019-02-07
Updated:
2023-09-11
Sites:
UW-Milwaukee Help Desk