Sams Teach Yourself Windows® Server 2008 in 24 Hours

Chapter 17. Remote Access and Virtual Private Networking

What You’ll Learn in This Hour:

• Understanding Microsoft Remote Access

• Adding the Network Policy and Access Services Role

• Enabling and Configuring RRAS

• Configuring Modem Ports

• Understanding Authentication Protocols

• Configuring Authentication

• Configuring Remote Access Clients

• Understanding Virtual Private Networks

• Understanding Virtual Private Network Ports

• Configuring the VPN Client

• Managing VPN or Dial-In Connections

• Understanding RADIUS and the Network Policy Server

Microsoft has combined a number of connectivity services and security features into the Network Policy and Access Services role. This role provides a number of remote connectivity possibilities, including dial-in connections and connection ...