Planning a NAP Deployment Strategy
Applies To: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Vista
The following are some critical questions to consider as you develop a deployment strategy for NAP. Answering these questions will help you create a strategy that is cost-effective and resource-efficient.
Which health requirements do you want to implement on your network? For more information, see Choose a Compliance Strategy.
Which NAP enforcement methods best meet the needs of your organization? For more information, see Choose an Enforcement Method.
Are there computers that must be exempt from health checks? For more information, see Design an Exception Management Strategy.
How well does your current infrastructure support a NAP deployment? For more information, see Design a Server Placement Strategy.
How will you monitor and report compliance with health requirements? For more information, see Design a Reporting Strategy.
What kind of phased approach will you use to deploy NAP? For more information, see Design a Staging Strategy.
Which elements of your deployment plan should be documented? For more information, see Document Your NAP Design.