October 2012
Intermediate to advanced
1176 pages
27h 33m
English
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Enterprise Features
Windows 8 includes a selection of features that will only be available to enterprise users via the Windows 8 Enterprise edition. This section explores the major features that are exclusive to Windows 8 Enterprise.
Windows to Go
Windows to Go enables you to boot and run Windows 8 from a USB flash drive. This means you can take your operating system, applications, and documents with you from one device to another. This capability also offers administrators a means of restricting access for specific types of users, such as contingent workers, consultants, or visitors.
DirectAccess
DirectAccess allows remote users to access the corporate network without the need for a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Unlike a VPN connection, which the user must establish manually, DirectAccess establishes a bi-directional connection automatically for the user. The result is that users can gain access quickly and simply to internal network resources such as messaging services, file servers, printers, collaboration tools like SharePoint, and more. Think of DirectAccess as an automatic VPN that just happens for the user; users don’t need to do anything to initiate the secure connection to the corporate network. DirectAccess authenticates the computer, which means the computer can connect to the network before the user logs on. DirectAccess can also authenticate the user and supports two-factor authentication using smart cards. The end result is a very seamless VPN experience ...
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