Hey everyone! I have a quick question—I've got one Active Directory and two buildings located in different areas. What are the best options for establishing connectivity between them? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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A VPN is pretty much the go-to if both sites have internet. Just ensure your Active Directory is replicated properly over that connection.
If your buildings are on different sites with distinct internet connections, setting up a site-to-site VPN on the respective firewalls is a solid choice.
For the most reliable connection, consider running singlemode fiber between the buildings. 10GBASE-LR is quite affordable now, especially if you can use preterminated cables. Alternatively, if you can visually connect the buildings, a wireless bridge, like those from Ubiquiti, would work well too!
I've had great results using a Ubiquiti point-to-point setup for four years with no issues at all! Definitely worth considering if you want a wireless solution.
Just a thought: It would help to know how far apart the buildings are. The solution can depend greatly on that!
Yes, that's correct! Thanks for your help!