More Work Smart Content: http://microsoft.com/itshowcase This guide is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. © 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 3 Work Smart: Connecting Remotely Using Windows 8 DirectAccess Get Started About Connecting Remotely Using DirectAccess DirectAccess enables you to seamlessly connect to the corporate network from any Internet-equipped remote location without having to establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. You only have to use your smart card once with DirectAccess—during the first set up. From then on, you can log on remotely at any time as long as you have an Internet connection. Windows 8 introduces the concept of a virtual smart card, which provides the same benefits as a physical smart card but is much more convenient. After successfully enrolling for a virtual smart card, you won’t need to use a physical smart card to connect remotely to the corporate network using Windows 8. Topics in this guide include:  Prerequisites for Using DirectAccess  Checking Your Computer for a TPM Chip  Enrolling for a Virtual Smart Card  Logging On from a Remote Location  Troubleshooting  Getting Help Customization note: This document contains guidance and/or step-by-step installation instructions that can be reused, customized, or deleted entirely if they do not apply to your organization’s environment or installation scenarios. The text marked in red indicates either customization guidance or organization-specific variables. All of the red text in this document should either be deleted or replaced prior to distribution. Prerequisites for Using DirectAccess Before you can use DirectAccess for Windows 8: • Your computer must be running the Windows 8 Release Preview (or later) image or Windows 8 Release Preview Enterprise Edition or later. • Your computer must be joined to a deployed domain. • You must have a physical smart card and smart card reader. If you have a physical smart card but haven’t used it to connect to the corporate network using IT VPN, you must reset or unblock your smart card PIN. You can also reset your PIN if you have forgotten it. For more information, see << Insert more information URL or technical support contact>>. • Your computer must have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and it must be initialized. For more information, see “Checking Your Computer for a TPM in this guide. Customization note: The above bullets represent the prerequisites currently referenced in this guide; this list should be updated based on requirements specific to your organization. Checking Your Computer for a TPM DirectAccess leverages your computer’s Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for strong authentication. If your computer does not have a TPM, you cannot use DirectAccess. To check your computer for a TPM chip: 1 In the Windows 8 Start screen, type tpm.msc, and then tap or click the tpm app to open it. More Work Smart Content: http://microsoft.com/itshowcase This guide is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. © 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 3 Work Smart: Connecting Remotely Using Windows 8 DirectAccess Get Started 2 In the TPM Management on Local Computer dialog box, under Status, check to see if a TPM chip is installed. If your computer has a TPM but does not say “The TPM is ready for use”, on the right side of the screen under Actions, click Prepare the TPM, and then follow the instructions. After rebooting, the TPM will be ready to use. If your TPM is not enabled in the BIOS, you will need to turn it on. Follow the instructions at << Insert more information URL or technical support contact>>. Enrolling for a Virtual Smart Card You can use a physical smart card or a virtual smart card to authenticate to the corporate network with Windows 8 DirectAccess. A virtual smart card provides the same benefits as a physical smart card but is much more convenient. After successfully enrolling for a virtual smart card, you won’t need to use a physical smart card to connect remotely to the corporate network using Windows 8. To learn about enrolling for a virtual smart card, see the << Insert more information URL or technical support contact>>. Logging On from a Remote Location If your computer is joined to a deployed domain you don’t need to do anything to set up DirectAccess. To log on to the corporate network: 1 If you haven’t already done so, enroll for a virtual smart card. << Replace underlined text with more information or enrollment URL/file location>> 2 At the Windows 8 user log on, click Sign-in options, tap or click the Virtual Smart Card icon , and then enter your virtual smart card password. Windows automatically connects you to the corporate network using DirectAccess. Troubleshooting If you can’t connect to the corporate network using DirectAccess, the Networks pane displays the message shown in the following graphic. More Work Smart Content: http://microsoft.com/itshowcase This guide is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. © 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 3 Work Smart: Connecting Remotely Using Windows 8 DirectAccess Get Started To capture log information for the Helpdesk: 1 Press and hold DirectAccess (right-click DirectAccess with a mouse). 2 In the DirectAccess Properties dialog box, tap or click Collect Logs, tap or click Email logs, and then tap or click OK to send the log file to Helpdesk. Getting Help DirectAccess for Windows 8 is supported by the Helpdesk. If you have comments or questions, contact <<organization’s Helpdesk or technical support contact>>. Note To print this Work Smart Guide, press CTRL+P. For More Information  Windows 8 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/get-started . Page 1 of 3 Work Smart: Connecting Remotely Using Windows 8 DirectAccess Get Started About Connecting Remotely Using DirectAccess DirectAccess enables. of 3 Work Smart: Connecting Remotely Using Windows 8 DirectAccess Get Started To capture log information for the Helpdesk: 1 Press and hold DirectAccess