A Remote Access Service (RAS) allows you to connect to a computer or network remotely, as if you were sitting right in front of it. Here’s a breakdown of RAS:

• Functionality: RAS provides tools and protocols for establishing a secure connection
• Devices: Information about computers, printers, and other connected devices.
• Applications: Locations and access rights for software programs.
• Files and folders: Network storage locations.

Think of it as a central hub where administrators can manage and control access to all these resources. Here are some key functions of remote access  services:

• Authentication: Verifies a user’s identity when they try to log in to the network.
• Authorization: Determines what resources a user can access based on their permissions.
• Resource location: Helps locate network resources by name instead of needing to remember complex addresses.
• Centralized management: Simplifies user and device administration from a single location.