Question : Difference between Remote Desktop Connection and VPN

I Currently connect to my Win2K server from my XP Pro desktop using a Remote Desktop Connection, but this does not allow file transfers. I have been told that a VPN would allow this. What extra functionality does a VPN have and how easy would it be to set up.

Answer : Difference between Remote Desktop Connection and VPN

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follow this link if you want understand step-by-step the VPN :
1st introduction 2 vpn :
http://compnetworking.about.com/library/weekly/aa010701a.htm
http://www.nyp.edu.sg/cnc/vpn/Introduction.htm
http://www.smoothwall.net/information/studies/20020730.vpnintro.html
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how 2 configure Vpn :
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305550&sd=tech#2
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VPN Security FAQ :
http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/support/faqs/vpnsec_faq.asp?bPrint=True
http://www.winnetmag.com/WindowsSecurity/Article/ArticleID/37447/37447.html
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/chats/trans/network/net1021.mspx
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Virtual Private Networking: Frequently Asked Questions :
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/networking/vpn/default.mspx
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http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/VPN_help.htm
http://www.geneseo.edu/~cit/vpn/hints/