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ElieHayek-0960 asked AndreasBaumgarten commented

Azure RDP to windows server

Dears,

Is it safe to create an Azure windows server VM and connect to it directly using RDP (multiple users different locations) ?

Regards,
Elie

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Crypt32 answered AndreasBaumgarten commented

I wouldn't to that for business server. These days RDP alone is not secure enough. I would suggest to put VM with RDP in private network (in Azure) and VPN gateway: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-about-vpngateways.

First, you authenticate on VPN (which is harder to break/exploit assuming that you use strong passwords) enter backend network and then do RDP to your business VM.

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thans for your reply,
i was asking because i start working as external IT for a company were users connect directly through RDP to Azure VM machine. they are using it since 3 years with no braking issues. knowing that no licensed antvirus was installed on those computers

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You accept possible risks while keeping current configuration (direct RDP). I would recommend to reduce these risks by adding extra protection layer.

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I fully agree with @Crypt32 !

The argument "the last 3 years there was no braking issue" doesn't mean anything. "No licensed anti virus on the computer" doesn't make it any better ;-)


(If the reply was helpful please don't forget to upvote and/or accept as answer, thank you)

Regards
Andreas Baumgarten

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