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Struggling to configure Network Access Protection with SCCM?

SCCM introduces integration with Network Access Protection with the new System Health Validator Point role. SCCM Supports the following enforcement clients:

·         DHCP

·         IPsec

·         VPN

·         802.1X

This is really cool technology. If you want to check it out, in addition to the fantastic docs being produced by our Configuration Manager Writers available on TechNet:

Network Access Protection in Configuration Manager

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb693725.aspx

Administrator Checklist: Configure Network Access Protection for Configuration Manager

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb680600.aspx

You should check out the Step-by-Step Guides available on the Network Access Protection homepage.

Step-by-Step Guides

• Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate IPsec NAP Enforcement in a Test Lab
  Follow the instructions in this white paper to demonstrate IPsec enforcement.
• Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate 802.1X NAP Enforcement in a Test Lab
  Follow the instructions in this white paper to demonstrate 802.1X enforcement.
• Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate VPN NAP Enforcement in a Test Lab
  Follow the instructions in this white paper to demonstrate VPN enforcement.
• Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate DHCP NAP Enforcement in a Test Lab
  Follow the instructions in this white paper to demonstrate DHCP enforcement.

These guides are invaluable to someone who wants to try out the new System Health Validator Point role in SCCM and doesn't have a lot of networking knowledge.