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Manage Remote Web Access in Windows Server 2012 Essentials
Published: August 21, 2012
Updated: October 4, 2012
Applies To: Windows Server 2012 Essentials
Remote Web Access in Windows Server 2012 Essentials provides a stream-lined, touch-friendly browser experience for accessing applications and data from virtually anywhere that you have an Internet connection and by using almost any device. To use the Remote Web Access functionality, you must first turn it on by using the Set Up Anywhere Access Wizard, and then set up your router and domain name.
The following topics will help you turn on and configure Remote Web Access:
When you configure your server for Remote Web Access, the Set up Anywhere Access Wizard attempts to set up the router. If you change routers or change settings on the router, you must rerun the Set Up Your Router Wizard. For more information, see the following topics:
After Remote Web Access is turned on, you can set up a domain name for your server that is running Windows Server 2012 Essentials. This is a necessary step if you plan to use Remote Web Access from a remote computer. For more information, see the following topics:
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Domain names overview
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Set up a domain name
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Understand Microsoft personalized domain names
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Choose a domain name service provider
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Choose a domain name
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Use a new or existing domain name
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Domain name prefixes
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Update or upgrade your domain name service
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Export or import your certificate on your server
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Set up a domain name manually
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Network location defined
You can customize your Remote Web Access site by adding a personal logo or background image. You can also add links on the Home page so that this information is available to all of your users. For more information, see the following topics:
