How do I set up DirectAccess on Windows Server 2012?
How do I set up DirectAccess on Windows Server 2012?
- Login to your Server 2012 R2 server we will be using for installing the Direct Access.
- Ensure all windows updates have been applied.
- Open up Server Manager.
- Select Manage -> Add Roles and Features.
- Click Next > on the Before you Begin step.
- Ensure Role-based or feature-based installation is checked and click Next >
How do you implement Microsoft DirectAccess?
Configure DirectAccess with the Getting Started Wizard
- In Server Manager click Tools, and then click Remote Access Management.
- In the Remote Access Management console, select the role service to configure in the left navigation pane, and then click Run the Getting Started Wizard.
- Click Deploy DirectAccess only.
What port does DirectAccess use?
IP-HTTPS-Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) destination port 443, and TCP source port 443 outbound. If you are deploying Remote Access with a single network adapter, and installing the network location server on the DirectAccess server, TCP port 62000 should also be exempted.
In which two network topologies may the DirectAccess server be located?
A DirectAccess server supports being behind a NAT device such as a firewall, but it can also be placed directly on the Internet (Edge). Therefore, there are two types of topology configurations: NAT & Edge.
Does DirectAccess require IPv6?
DirectAccess uses IPv6 with IPsec to create a secure connection between DirectAccess client computers and the internal corporate network. However, DirectAccess does not necessarily require connectivity to the IPv6 Internet or native IPv6 support on internal networks.
What is the tool used for DirectAccess?
DirectAccess, also known as Unified Remote Access, is a VPN-like technology that provides intranet connectivity to client computers when they are connected to the Internet.
Can I deploy Windows Server 2012 R2 as a DirectAccess client?
You can deploy all versions of Windows Server® 2012 R2 as a DirectAccess client or a DirectAccess server. You can deploy all versions of Windows Server® 2012 as a DirectAccess client or a DirectAccess server.
Can I deploy DirectAccess and routing and remote access service on the same server?
In Windows Server® 2012 R2 and Windows Server® 2012, you can deploy both DirectAccess and Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) on the same server, allowing you to provide DirectAccess connectivity to supported clients as well as providing VPN access to remote clients that do not support DirectAccess.
What versions of Windows Server are supported by DirectAccess?
You can deploy all versions of Windows Server® 2012 as a DirectAccess client or a DirectAccess server. You can deploy all versions of Windows Server® 2008 R2 as a DirectAccess client or a DirectAccess server. The following client operating systems support DirectAccess.
Can Windows 7 clients connect to Windows Server 2012?
By default, Windows 7 clients will not be able to connect to a Windows Server 2012 machine so make sure to check that box if it’s required. As an extra security layer you can enable NAP enforcement over DirectAccess.
