Authors:
- IT executives will gain a fundamental understanding of the remote access technologies included in Windows Server 2016 and how they can reduce costs and improve productivity for their IT organization
- There is currently no comprehensive reference or guide for DirectAccess or VPN in any version of Windows Server
- Windows Server 2016 will include new remote access features and IT professionals will be eagerly looking for deployment guidance and reference material
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Table of contents (16 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
Learn how to design, plan, implement, and support a secure remote access solution using DirectAccess in Windows Server 2016. Remote Access has been included in the Windows operating system for many years. With each new operating system release, new features and capabilities have been included to allow network engineers and security administrators to provide remote access in a secure and cost-effective manner.
DirectAccess in Windows Server 2016 provides seamless and transparent, always on remote network connectivity for managed Windows devices. DirectAccess is built on commonly deployed Windows platform technologies and is designed to streamline and simplify the remote access experience for end users. In addition, DirectAccess connectivity is bidirectional, allowing administrators to more effectively manage and secure their field-based assets.
Implementing DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016 provides a high-level overview of how DirectAccess works. The vision and evolution of DirectAccess are outlined and business cases and market drivers are explained. DirectAccess is evaluated against traditional VPN and this book describes the Windows platform technologies that underpin this solution. In addition, this book:
- Explains how the technology works and the specific IT pain points that it addresses
- Includes detailed, prescriptive guidance for those tasked with implementing DirectAccess using Windows Server 2016
- Addresses real-world deployment scenarios for small and large organizations
- Contains valuable tips, tricks, and implementation best practices for security and performance<
What you’ll learn
- A high-level understanding of the various remote access technologies included in Windows Server 2016.
- Common uses cases for remote access, and how best to deploy them in a secure, stable, reliable, and highlyavailable manner.
- Valuable insight in to design best practices and learn how to implement DirectAccess and VPN with Windows Server 2016 according to deployment best practices.
Who This Book Is For
IT administrators, network, and security administrators and engineers, systems management professionals, compliance auditors, and IT executive management (CIO, CISO) are the target audience for this title.
Keywords
- Microsoft DirectAccess
- MS DirectAccess Configuration
- MS DirectAccess Installation
- MS DirectAccess Planning
- VPN
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Remote Access
- Remote Access security
- Windows operating system
- IT security
- Windows Authentication
- Windows Server 2016 Migration
- Client-based VPN
- Windows 7 support
Authors and Affiliations
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Rancho Santa Margarita, USA
Richard M. Hicks
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Implementing DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016
Authors: Richard M. Hicks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-2059-7
Publisher: Apress Berkeley, CA
eBook Packages: Professional and Applied Computing, Apress Access Books, Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Copyright Information: Richard M. Hicks 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4842-2058-0Published: 11 September 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4842-2059-7Published: 10 September 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXV, 279
Number of Illustrations: 222 illustrations in colour
Topics: Microsoft and .NET, Operating Systems, System Performance and Evaluation