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MustardTent:
Once you're on logged onto the work network via VPN, you could try to use VNC.  Problem is that depending on how your networks are setup, this type of thing may not be permitted (port filtering, blah blah blah)

http://www.tightvnc.com/

I use tight VNC -- excellent for updating the arcade cab software from my desk and comfy chair.

ChadTower:
It all hinges on how you intend to get into the corporate network and from what machine.  You need to VPN into the corporate network and then use VNC to remotely control your work desktop.  The key is the VPN - if you have that, the VNC part is trivial, barring any policy issues like not being a local admin on the desktop.  If you do not already have VPN access into the corporate network then you are going to have to get that - and good policy is that you cannot VPN in from a home desktop.  Ideally it is done from a corporate owned laptop that you take home with you.

...and before you ask, yes, it can be done without proper approvals and such, but those methods come with a pink slip and a security escort out the door if discovered.  And possible criminal charges if they are really pissed.

MustardTent:
I used to work for a large telecommunications company that had some strict network policies.  One of the IT guys decided to use the in-house servers to operate some web store.  When the rest of the IT department realized what happened (it took a while apparently) he was immediately fired with criminal charges filed as well.  I don't know what type of store it was or how the story ended, but that made me a little less inclined to bend those network rules...

saint:
Start with your company IT department. This is one solution you should not be trying to roll on your own. They should have corporate policies and security measure in place you need to work with, not around.

If you don't have an IT department with policies and measures in place then find out if your company has outsourced its security.

shardian:
IT Department? Security?  :laugh2:

Dude...I am the IT expert at our place. We have a company that 'manages' our computers and network, but they are worthless. We have a lady that is the liason to the pc people, and she says if I can figure it out, then I can do it.

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