Network Access ProtectionNetwork Access Protection (NAP) is a feature in Windows Server 2008 that controls access to network resources based on a client computer’s identity and compliance with corporate governance policy. NAP allows network administrators to define granular levels of network access based on who a client is, the groups to which the client belongs, and the degree to which that client is compliant with corporate governance policy. If a client is not compliant, NAP provides a mechanism to automatically bring the client back into compliance and then dynamically increase its level of network access. Featured Content- Network Policy and Access Services overview
Provides an overview of Network Policy and Access Services in Windows Server "8" Beta. Includes the specific role services of Network Policy Server (NPS), Health Registration Authority (HRA), Network Access Protection (NAP), and Host Credential Authorization Protocol (HCAP). - Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate NAP for Remote Access VPN
This prescriptive guide builds on two prerequisite test lab guides: Test Lab Guide: Base Configuration and Test Lab Guide: Demonstrate Remote Access VPNs. - Introduction to Network Access Protection
Read this white paper for an overview of NAP scenarios and components and a brief description of how NAP works for IPsec-protected communication, 802.1X authenticated connections, remote access VPN connections, and DHCP configuration. - Network Access Protection Design Guide
Read this for information about advantages, disadvantages, requirements, recommendations, and design considerations for deploying NAP for the Internet Protocol security (IPsec), 802.1X, virtual private network (VPN), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enforcement methods. - Network Access Protection Policies in Windows Server 2008
Download only. Read this white paper for a description of the different settings of the Network Policy Server (NPS) service for NAP and how the different settings are related to create a customized health determination and enforcement solution.
Troubleshooting ResourcesInteroperability ResourcesWebcasts and Virtual LabsDevelopment Resources- NAP in the Windows SDK
Learn how to use the NAP APIs to create components that verify and correct a computer's health and include NAP health evaluation.
Partners- Network Access Protection Partners
Find out about the industry leaders who have announced their support for Microsoft NAP. To find out how to become a NAP partner, send an inquiry to asknap@microsoft.com with "partner program" in the subject line.
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