Windows Server 2008 Remote Access and Network Access Protection

Chapter Summary

• VPN servers running Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 support the PPTP, L2TP/IPsec, and SSTP protocols. SSTP can be used only by computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.

• VPN servers running Windows Server 2008 R2 support IKEv2 VPNs. VPNs using IKEv2 support automatic reconnection, but they can be used only by computers running Windows 7.

• DirectAccess is an always-on IPv6 remote access solution. It requires a computer running Windows Server 2008 R2 and supports only clients running Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate editions.

• You can configure a computer running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 to function as a RADIUS server, RADIUS proxy, or RADIUS client.

• The four methods of local NAP enforcement are IPsec, DHCP, VPN, and 802.1X enforcement. You can also configure NAP enforcement for RD Gateway and DirectAccess.