DirectAccess Design Guide and more
As we tour around Ireland on the Microsoft Ireland community launch events for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Exchange 2010 we have been showing some of the great features of the “Better Together” story for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008R2. As I mention at every event or presentation I make, I believe that DirectAccess is the single biggest innovation in this release for Windows Server. Hyper-V R2 is fantastic, and really steps up the Virtualization Platform Microsoft offers but that was expected with this release. Whereas DirectAccess was a more subtitle addition that really holds the unparalleled business value in the market.
The following are the key elements of a DirectAccess solution:
- DirectAccess client. A domain-joined computer running Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Ultimate, or Windows Server 2008 R2 that can automatically and transparently connect to an intranet through a DirectAccess server.
- DirectAccess server. A domain-joined computer running Windows Server 2008 R2 that accepts connections from DirectAccess clients and facilitates communication with intranet resources.
- Network location server. A server that a DirectAccess client uses to determine whether it is located on the intranet or the Internet.
- Certificate revocation list (CRL) distribution points. Servers that provide access to the CRL that is published by the certification authority (CA) issuing certificates for DirectAccess
I have blogged in the past on DirectAccess, so I would delve deep into an overview of the product, but rather will link you with some of the documentation that has been made available so you can setup a lab or test installation.
This guide provides information about advantages, disadvantages, requirements, recommendations, and design considerations for deploying DirectAccess. It answers the “What,” “Why,” and “When” questions a deployment design team might ask before deploying DirectAccess in a production environment.
Windows 7 Walkthrough: DirectAccess
Learn how to maintain fine-grained control over which network resources remote users can access, and keep healthy, managed, and updated PCs.
Step By Step Guide: Demonstrate DirectAccess in a Test Lab
This paper contains an introduction to DirectAccess and instructions for setting up a test lab to demonstrate DirectAccess with a simulated Internet, intranet, and home network.
Enabling Third party Firewall DirectAccess Clients
This Word document describes the rules and exemptions for configuring third party host-based firewalls to work with DirectAccess.
DirectAccess Early Adopter's Guide
This guide introduces DirectAccess concepts, defines new terms, explains requirements for installation, discusses how to design DirectAccess architecture, and then steps you through installation and deployment.
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