Introduction

Organizations rely on networking and communications to meet the challenging requirements necessary to compete in the global marketplace. All members of these organizations need to have constant access to the files. This requires the ability to connect to the network wherever they may be and from any device that they have available to them at the time. In addition, those outside the vendor s network will require the ability to interact smoothly with the key resources they require. Partners and clients want to be able to also conduct quick and fluid transactions through the network. Security is more important than ever in networking, due to the constant threat of infiltration and exposure to the Internet. Successfully navigating all of these concerns relies on the knowledge of how to configure network access efficiently and provide the most secure yet accessible connection possible to your organization and its members.

As an administrator, you must accommodate these needs using the latest and most practical tools in your arsenal. To help accomplish this there have been a number of networking and communications enhancements made to Windows Server 2008 to address connectivity. This will help you to improve the ease of use, reliability, management, and security of your organization s assets. By applying what Windows Server 2008 has to offer with its latest features you will have more flexibility when managing your network infrastructure. Windows Server 2008 allows for a total system health by deploying settings for authenticated wireless and wired connections through Group Policy or...