New Technical Resources for DirectAccess

Check out these new technical resources for DirectAccess, the next-generation remote access feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that uses IPv6 for end-to-end connectivity and IPsec for traffic protection:

•  DirectAccess and the Thin Edge Network

The Cable Guy describes the technologies that make DirectAccess possible and how DirectAccess allows you to reduce the number of remote access-related servers in your edge network.

• Step By Step Guide: Demonstrate DirectAccess in a Test Lab

This white paper includes instructions for setting up a test lab to demonstrate DirectAccess with a simulated Internet, intranet, and home network.

• Using DirectAccess to Provide Secure Access to Corporate Resources from Anywhere

This Technical Case Study describes how Microsoft IT is using DirectAccess to make users more productive and reduce costs for Internet-connected offices.

For additional technical resources on DirectAccess, see the DirectAccess TechNet Web page.

 

Joe Davies
Principal Technical Writer for the Windows Server Networking Documentation Team