Direct Access enables users to access the websites, applications and internal network FILE shares securely without the need to connect to a virtual private network (VPN). An internal network is also called a private network or intranet. Every time a Direct Access-enabled computer CONNECTS to the Internet, even if this happens before the user logs on, Direct Access sets up bi-directional CONNECTIVITY with an internal network. Users do not have to THINK about connecting to the intranet. The remote computers can be managed outside the OFFICE by the IT administrators, even when the computers are not connected to the VPN.

Direct Access enables users to access the websites, applications and internal network file shares securely without the need to connect to a virtual private network (VPN). An internal network is also called a private network or intranet. Every time a Direct Access-enabled computer connects to the Internet, even if this happens before the user logs on, Direct Access sets up bi-directional connectivity with an internal network. Users do not have to think about connecting to the intranet. The remote computers can be managed outside the office by the IT administrators, even when the computers are not connected to the VPN.