Windows 7 DIRECT ACCESS
Windows 7 DirectAccess gives mobile users seamless access to corporate networks without the need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Enabling DirectAccess allows the entire network’s file shares, intranet websites and other applications to be available wherever there’s Internet. DirectAccess also allows administrators to update Group Policy settings on remote computers. Administrators can also distribute software updates whenever the computer is switched on, and has Internet access, even if the user isn’t logged in.
Windows 7 DirectAccess incorporates Internet Protocol Version 6 over Internet Protocol security (IPv6-over-IPsec) for encryption. Internet and Intranet traffic is separated by DirectAccess. Both users and computers can be authenticated and Windows 7 DirectAccess supports multifactor authentication like smart cards.
Organizational Advantages
- Productivity is enhanced because mobile users can keep connected to corporate networks all the time.
IT Advantages
- Specific resources on the Internet can be switched off for certain users or machines.
- Administrator can allow only specific servers or subnets.
- Reduce the complexity of environment
- Easy to manage & always keep control on remote environment
User Advantages
- Accessing the network resources appears seamless
- It ties in nicely with Folder Redirection, Which synchronizes files across the network.
Financial Advantages
- Reduction in Initial Cost of Ownership
- Reduction in Operational Costs
Security
- IT Uses IPSec communication.
- Multifactor Authentication [AAA Mechanism]
