Microsoft has released a hotfix to address an issue where a DirectAccess client fails to connect to a corporate network using Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012. The issue can occur when you deploy DirectAccess in single tunnel mode with Network Access Protection (NAP) integration enabled. The hotfix to resolve this issue can be downloaded here.
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Cannot Connect a DirectAccess Client to a Corporate Network in Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012
Posted by Richard M. Hicks on November 15, 2012
https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2012/11/15/cannot-connect-a-directaccess-client-to-a-corporate-network-in-windows-8-or-windows-server-2012/
Microsoft DirectAccess Connectivity Assistant 2.0 Now Available
Recently Microsoft announced the availability of the DirectAccess Connectivity Assistant (DCA) v2.0. DCA v2.0 is required to be installed on Windows 7 DirectAccess clients when they are connecting to a DirectAccess Server running Windows Server 2012. It is important to note that DCA v2.0 is not required (and should not be installed) on Windows 8 DirectAccess clients. In addition, DCA v2.0 should not be installed on Windows 7 DirectAccess clients when they are connecting to a Windows Server 2008 R2/Forefront UAG 2010 DirectAccess server. For Windows 7 DirectAccess clients accessing corporate network resources over Windows Server 2008 R2/Forefront UAG 2010, install DCA v1.5. DCA v1.5 can be found on the Forefront UAG server at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway\common\bin\da\dca.
The DCA provides DirectAccess users with connectivity status information, detailed diagnostics and troubleshooting, and is required to support One-Time Password (OTP) authentication. You can download DCA v2.0 here.
Posted by Richard M. Hicks on September 18, 2012
https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2012/09/18/microsoft-directaccess-connectivity-assistant-2-0-now-available/
Win a Copy of Understanding IPv6 Third Edition
Recently I announced that Joe Davies’ third edition of Understanding IPv6 was available for purchase. The latest release is fully updated to cover IPv6 technologies up to and including Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. This new edition also includes coverage of DirectAccess in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012. This book will be a valuable resource for network and systems administrators implementing IPv6 on their corporate network or deploying DirectAccess to provide secure remote access. The good news is that I will be giving away several copies of this essential reference over the coming weeks and months! Stay tuned to this blog and follow me on Twitter and Facebook for details on how to win. I’ll be giving away my first copy of the book before the end of the month!
Posted by Richard M. Hicks on July 23, 2012
https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2012/07/23/win-a-copy-of-understanding-ipv6-third-edition/
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