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Technical Overview of DirectAccess in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

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Covers the functional and architectural aspects of DirectAccess, a technology introduced in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to enable mobile workers to seamlessly connect to enterprise network resources when connected to the Internet.

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File Name:DirectAccess Technical Overview.doc
Version:May 2009
Date Published:11/2/2009
Language:English
Download Size:236 KB
Estimated Download Time: 1 min 56K

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Overview

Describes DirectAccess in technical detail, covering why the technology is useful to enterprises with a mobile workforce and the different architectures and technologies that DirectAccess uses to manage mobile connection, authentication, and authorization. Compares selected server and full enterprise network access architectures, describes the step-by-step connection process for mobile computers and users, and summarizes requirements.

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  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7; Windows Server 2008
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