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VPN for remote maintenance - What do I need the VPN for?

15. January 2024 – Know-How
If you want to find out more about remote maintenance, the term VPN often crops up in this context. But what exactly is a VPN? What do I need it for? And what does such a VPN look like for remote maintenance of a system? Find out everything you need to know about VPNs in this article.
VPN for remote maintenance - What do I need the VPN for?

How are remote maintenance and VPN connected?

Remote maintenance refers to remote access to IT systems for maintenance and repair purposes. The advantage of this is that the person accessing the system does not have to be directly on site, but can access the system from virtually anywhere. In the event of system malfunctions or problems, for example, the system can be accessed quickly without anyone having to travel to the site. To eliminate the security risk of an open company network or open access, a so-called virtual private network, or in short VPN, should be used for this purpose.

What is a VPN?

A VPN establishes a secure connection between the accessing device and the target network. This can be thought of as a closed tunnel that leads directly from the accessing device to the target network, which has no other access points. This virtual private network is therefore a self-contained communication network. This means that the local company network can be accessed with the appropriate software and all the necessary security-relevant data as if it had direct physical access.
VPN setup
Remote maintenance with the help of a VPN

Security through an encrypted connection

A remote maintenance solution only becomes secure with a VPN that establishes an encrypted connection. Setting up, providing, maintaining and servicing such a network is relatively expensive, especially if a high availability rate is required. Constant testing and closing of security gaps is essential. In order to keep the effort for secure access via VPN as low as possible, it is advisable to use professional solutions from specialized providers. These providers then take care of the security and availability of the VPN.

VPN portal for industrial remote maintenance

For industrial remote maintenance, DELTA LOGIC offers a VPN portal for simple and secure networking via VPN. With the DELTA LOGIC Connectivity Service, you can interconnect relevant devices such as PCs, routers and locally connected network devices (e.g. HMis or controllers). Direct access to devices behind the router is also possible.

Security for the VPN connection

With the DELTA LOGIC Connectivity Service, you can rely on an up-to-date VPN system that is state of the art and continuously maintained. In addition to automatic certificate renewals, other security-relevant features are integrated into the VPN portal:
  • integrated firewall
  • Integrated user and group administration
  • automatic certificate renewals
  • device code for additional security
Security is a top priority for the VPN service:
  • MFA (two-factor authentication) for access control
  • Uptime guarantee and unlimited data traffic
  • Multiple ISO 27001-certified data centers

VPN portal with great convenience and user-friendliness

With the user-friendly and clearly designed web interface of the DELTA LOGIC Connectivity Service, you can easily manage your VPN. Setting up the VPN service to access a VPN router is also done quickly with the integrated configuration handling and the quick start wizard. Individual licenses can also be moved if required. Thanks to the unlimited number of users and clients as well as parallel connections, the service is very convenient to manage. There is also a special version for reliable access to devices in mainland China.
Working with the DELTA LOGIC Connectivity Service is particularly efficient thanks to its excellent technical performance, clearly designed user interface and practical functionalities. Other important features of the VPN portal are
  • Transparent network monitoring
  • Status display of the connections in use
  • Very high scalability
  • Netmapping
  • Access to IP addresses behind VPN routers
  • Flexibly usable licenses

Switch now - secure remote access via VPN

Rely on a secure solution for your remote maintenance, which is state-of-the-art and easy to configure, while at the same time guaranteeing high availability. Test the DELTA LOGIC Connectivity Service VPN service free of charge and see for yourself. You can find more information on the DELTA LOGIC Connectivity Service product page. Do you still have questions or need help with the changeover? Then please contact us using our contact form or by telephone on +49 7171 916-120.

VPN-Portal mit viel Komfort und Benutzerfreundlichkeit

Mit dem benutzerfreundlichen und übersichtlich gestalteten Webinterface des DELTA LOGIC Connectivity Services können Sie Ihr VPN ganz einfach verwalten. Auch die Einrichtung des VPN-Dienstes zum Zugriff auf einen VPN-Router ist mit dem integrierten Konfigurationshandling sowie dem Schnellstart-Assistenten schnell erledigt. Bei Bedarf sind einzelne Lizenzen auch verschiebbar. Durch die unbeschränkte Anzahl an Nutzern und Clients sowie parallelen Verbindungen bietet der Dienst sehr viel Komfort bei der Verwaltung. Außerdem gibt es für den zuverlässigen Zugriff auf Geräte auf dem chinesischen Festland eine spezielle Version.
Für eine sehr gute technische Performance, übersichtliche gestaltete Benutzeroberfläche und praxisrelevante Funktionalitäten wird das Arbeiten mit dem DELTA LOGIC Connectivity Service besonders effizient. Weitere wichtige Features des VPN-Portals sind:
  • transparentes Netzwerk-Monitoring
  • Statusanzeige der genutzten Verbindungen
  • sehr hohe Skalierbarkeit
  • Netmapping
  • Zugriff auf IP-Adressen hinter VPN-Routern
  • flexibel verwendbare Lizenzen

Jetzt umsteigen - Sicherer Fernzugriff über VPN

Setzen Sie auf eine sichere Lösung für Ihre Fernwartung, welche auf dem neusten Stand der Technik und einfach zu konfigurieren ist, und dabei gleichzeitig eine hohe Verfügbarkeit garantiert. Testen Sie den VPN-Dienst DELTA LOGIC Connectivity Service kostenlos und überzeugen Sie sich selbst. Mehr Informationen finden Sie auf der Produktseite des DELTA LOGIC Connectivity Service.  Sie haben noch Fragen oder benötigen Hilfe beim Umstieg? Dann kontaktieren Sie uns gerne über unser Kontaktformular oder telefonisch unter +49 7171 916-120.
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