Why is a virtual private network (VPN) better than frame relay?
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Michael S. Mimoso, Editorial Director
You are comparing apples and oranges. Frame relay is
a means of moving data from point to point. A VPN provides an encrypted tunnel over otherwise
insecure communications channels to create a "virtual" network.
VPN can run over frame relay, ATM, or just about any type
of communications media, provided the proper interface is used.
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This was first published in August 2001