Tag Archives: DirectAccess

DirectAccess and OCS / Lync Edge Services

Windows 7 DirectAccess is a great remote working technology, but services such as OCS and Lync are best accessed outside of the DA tunnel. This is configured using the NRPT to set exceptions and direct traffic to external Edge servers. Read More…

Direct Access Infrastructure Planning and Design

To go along with the release of Windows 7 last week, Microsoft have today released the Infrastructure Planning and Design guide (IPD) for DirectAccess. Read More…

DirectAccess Planning Guide Beta Released

Microsoft have just released a beta of the Infrastructure Planning and Design guide for DirectAccess. Read More…

Why use Windows 7 DirectAccess?

Why would you use Microsoft Windows 7 DirectAccess to help your mobile and remote workers? How might it help de-perimeterise your network? Is it work the IPv6 hassle? Read More…

DirectAccess, IPv6 and IPv4 Networks

DirectAccess offers some fantastic functionality for mobile workers, making remote access to corporate systems completely seamless. It’s requirement for IPv6 however is a little bit scary. Read More…