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My organization is using VPN to connect remote sites and to enable people to connect from home. Do I need still need WAFS?

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My organization is using VPN to connect remote sites and to enable people to connect from home. Do I need still need WAFS?

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Absolutely. Combining WAFS with VPN has many benefits, including dramatically increased speed (e.g., a large file will open at hard-drive speeds), reduced bandwidth needs, and off-line access. However, since WAFS uses HTTP for all communications, you do not need a VPN.