Using Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: Controlling Communication with the Internet

Explore the communication that flows between the features in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and sites on the Internet, and then learn how you can limit, control, or prevent that communication in an organization with many users.

Support for IPv6 in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7

Learn how Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 offer new features that support IPv6 for local and remote connectivity, and for simplified management of host settings.

Network Access Protection (NAP) Client Configuration Overview

Find out when to use NAP Client Configuration and how to manage NAP settings on client computers.

BranchCache Technical Overview

Explore the different modes in which BranchCache operates and learn how BranchCache is configured. Find out how BranchCache works with web servers and file servers and the steps BranchCache takes to determine that the content is up-to-date.

BranchCache Deployment Guide

Get step-by-step guidance on how to deploy BranchCache in distributed cache mode or hosted cache mode for either web server-based content servers, BITS-based application servers, or file server-based content servers.

DirectAccess Technical Overview

Learn about the benefits of DirectAccess, how it works, and what you will need to deploy it in your organization.

DirectAccess Deployment Guide

Find out how to deploy DirectAccess for full Internet access, selected server access, or end-to-end access. Also, learn how to deploy configurations for DirectAccess with NAP, Hyper-V, and more.

Troubleshooting NAP Enforcement

Learn about the components of a health requirement policy, how the NPS service processes incoming requests for NAP evaluation, and how to troubleshoot the most common issues with NAP enforcement.