DirectAccess relies on IP6 but will work to a degree with the IP4 extension
Microsoft runs with their OS.  I have seen older home routers not work with
DA but that maybe due to any number of issues including the need for IP6.

Jon

On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 3:19 PM, Kurt Buff <[email protected]> wrote:

> All,
>
> I've just noticed the Windows 7 has DirectAccess technology, which
> sounds incredibly cool. But, it requires Win2k8 R2 - I assume for AD
> and the actual UAG server, if nothing else.
>
> We're in the early planning stages of going to Win7 in the new year,
> and I'm intrigued, but skeptical from a technology/security maturation
> perspective.
>
> I haven't seen any real discussion of it either - anyone have
> experience they'd care to share?
>
> One big reason for asking is because it requires Win7 Enterpise, and
> we need to make the decision between Pro and Enterprise.
>
> And, has anyone seen any other compelling reason to choose Enterprise over
> Pro?
>
> Kurt
>
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/>  ~
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/>  ~

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