Accessing servers and network from home

I am a computer teacher and would like to know if it is possible to access our server and network from my home. I am the administrator. We use the xserve raid and I have 4 of them. I do have remote desktop as well. Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi mrsraz-
One way is through ARD: About Apple Remote Desktop 3.1
For security reasons you will want to connect via VPN. This document has good information and helpful links: Server Admin 10.4 Help: VPN Service Overview
Luck-
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I think your best bet would be to configure the VPN server that way all your access would be sent over an encrypted network connection to your office network.
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