Security News > 2024 > June > Microsoft deprecates Windows DirectAccess, recommends Always On VPN
Microsoft has announced that the DirectAccess remote access solution is now deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows, recommending companies migrate to the 'Always On VPN' for enhanced security and continued support.
DirectAccess is a bidirectional remote access technology introduced by Microsoft in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, providing domain-joined remote users an "Always on" connection to internal corporate networks without using VPN connections.
Always On VPN is a remote access solution introduced by Microsoft as a successor to DirectAccess, made available on Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 and all subsequent releases.
Microsoft announced the deprecation of DirectAccess this week, but it has not determined exactly when it will be stripped from Windows.
Microsoft also suggests setting up the Always On VPN infrastructure alongside the existing DirectAccess setup for a smooth transition.
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