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Routing and Remote Access

Routing and Remote Access is a network service in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 Server that provides the following services:

  • Dial-up remote access server
  • Virtual private network (VPN) remote access server
  • Internet Protocol (IP) router for connecting subnets of a private network
  • Network address translator (NAT) for connecting a private network to the Internet
  • Dial-up and VPN site-to-site demand-dial router

Looking for content about VPNs? See Virtual Private Networks on the Networking TechCenter.

Featured Resources

Remote Access Overview
This article provides an overview of the Remote Access technology in Windows Server "8" Beta, its new and changed functionality, and links to additional resources. Includes DirectAccess and the Routing and Remote Access service (RRAS).
Remote Access Technical Preview
Learn how remote access in Windows Server "8" Beta integrates DirectAccess and Routing and Remote Access services (RRAS) VPN for secure remote access.
What's New in Routing and Remote Access in Windows Server 2008
Learn about the new features in Windows Server 2008 that are designed to enhance security and manageability of Routing and Remote Access.
Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate Remote Access VPNs
Get step-by-step instructions for setting up and demonstrating VPN in a test lab.
VPN Client Compatibility with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Tables that show the VPN clients available from different vendors. The tables include the minimum version number that has been tested and known to be compatible with Windows 7 and links to vendor websites.
Remote Access VPN Test Lab Extension: Adding IPv6 Connectivity
This TechNet Wiki article describes how to configure IPv6 connectivity for the Corpnet subnet and for remote access VPN clients. Built on Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate Remote Access VPNs.
Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate NAP for Remote Access VPN
This TechNet Wiki article describes how to configure NAP for a VPN. Built on Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate Remote Access VPNs.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Resources

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