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December 2007 – Network Policy Server
Learn about the features and enhancements to Network Policy Server (NPS) in Windows Server 2008, the replacement to the Internet Authentication Service (IAS) in Windows Server 2003.
November 2007 – Wireless Single Sign-On
Learn about how Wireless Single Sign On in Windows Vista allows more flexibility to configure when wireless network authentication and user authentication occurs and provides a seamless logon experience.
October 2007 – The Authenticated Internet Protocol
Authenticated Internet Protocol (AuthIP) is an enhanced version of the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocol supported by Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (now in beta testing). Learn about AuthIP protocol details and coexistence behaviors.
Columns from Previous Months
Check out the list of previous columns.

Tools and Updates
Microsoft Update
Service Packs
L2TP/IPsec Client Updates
Terminal Services Downloads
VPN Client Updates
Wireless Updates

Technologies
Domain Name System (DNS)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
Internet Authentication Service (IAS)
Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
Internet Protocol security (IPsec)
Network Access Protection (NAP)
Next Generation TCP/IP Stack
Quality of Service
Routing and Remote Access
Scalable Networking
Server and Domain Isolation
Terminal Services
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Windows Firewall
Wired Networking with 802.1X Authentication
Wireless Networking

Related Resources
Windows Vista: Resources for IT Professionals
Windows Vista Networking
Windows Server 2008
TCP/IP Fundamentals for Microsoft Windows
Networking and Access Technologies
Support: Networking & Communications
Networking and RAS Technologies Community Center