9.1. Network Policy Services and Network Access Protection

If you've ever had to put a child in public school (or a dog in doggy day care), you know that you need to get your kid (or "fur kid") vaccinated first. Then, you need a certification of health that proves they've actually had the necessary vaccinations. Let's say that when you introduce your kid to this one particular school on the first day, the principal at the front door of the school looks at the vaccination report, validates that the kid is really vaccinated (and is likely healthy enough not to infect others), and then permits your kid to come inside the building.

If your kid hasn't been vaccinated, this school will cheerfully give you two options: walk down a specific hallway ...

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