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'''Routing and Remote Access Service''' ('''RRAS''') is a Microsoft [[API]] and [[Server (computing)|server]] software makethat makes it possible to create applications to administer the [[Router (computing)|routing]] and remote access service capabilities of the [[operating system]], to function as a network router,. and developersDevelopers can also use RRAS to implement routing protocols. The RRAS server functionality follows and builds upon the [[remote access service|Remote Access Service]] (RAS) in [[Windows NT 4.0]].<ref name="RRAS MSDN Library">[http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/Aa446768], RRAS MSDN Library]</ref>

==Overview==

# Multiprotocol [[Router]] - The computer running RRAS can route IP,[[IPX]], and [[AppleTalk]] simultaneously. All routable protocols are configured from the same administrative utility.

RRAS was introduced with [[Windows 2000]] and offered as a download for Windows NT 4.0.

# [[Dial-on-demand_routing | Demand-Dial Router]] - IP and IPX can be routed over on-demand or persistent [[WAN]] links such as analog phone lines or [[ISDN]], or over [[VPN]] connections.

# [[Remote Access Server]] - provides remote access connectivity to dial-up or VPN remote access clients that use IP,IPX, AppleTalk, or [[NetBEUI]].

* Multiprotocol [[Router (computing)|router]] - The computer running RRAS can route [[Internet Protocol|IP]], [[IPX]], and [[AppleTalk]] simultaneously. All routable protocols are configured from the same administrative utility. RRAS included two [[unicast]] routing protocols, [[Routing Information Protocol]] (RIP) and [[Open Shortest Path First]] (OSPF) as well as [[Internet Group Management Protocol|IGMP]] routing and forwarding features for [[IP multicast]]ing.

#* [[Dial-on-demand_routingdemand routing| Demand-Dialdial Routerrouter]] - IP and IPX can be routed over on-demand or persistent [[Wide area network|WAN]] links such as analog phone lines or [[ISDN]], or over [[VPN]] connections.

#* [[Remote Accessaccess Server]]server - provides remote access connectivity to dial-up or VPN remote access clients that use IP, IPX, AppleTalk, or [[NetBEUI]].

Routing services and remote access services used to work separately. [[Point-to-Point Protocol]] (PPP), the protocol suite commonly used to negotiate point-to-point connections, has allowed them to be combined.

Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) can be used to create [[Client (computing)|client]] applications. These applications display RAS common [[dialog boxesbox]]es, manage remote access connections and devices, and manipulate phone-book entries.<ref name="RRAS Microsoft MSDN">[http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb545679(v=vs.85).aspx], Routing and Remote Access Service MSDN]</ref>

==Abstract==

Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) can be used to create client applications. These applications display RAS common dialog boxes, manage remote access connections and devices, and manipulate phone-book entries.<ref name="RRAS Microsoft MSDN">[http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb545679(v=vs.85).aspx], Routing and Remote Access Service MSDN</ref>

==Routing and Remote Access Service Management Pack==

The Routing and Remote Access Service Management Pack helps ana network administrator monitor the status and availability of computers running Windows Server 2008 R2.<ref name="RRAS Mgmt Pack Guide">[http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=785e5524-6228-45a9-b3e7-d85e48345a34&displaylang=e], RRAS Management Pack Guide for System Center Operations Manager 2007.]</ref>

==New Features introduced in Windows Server 2008==

Server Manager is a new feature designed to guide information technology (IT) administrators through the process of installing, configuring, and managing server roles and features that are part of Windows Server 2008. Server Manager is started automatically after the administrator completes the tasks listed in Initial Configuration Tasks. After that, it is started automatically when an administrator logs on to the server.

#*Server Manager -– Application used to assist system administrators with installation, configuration, and management of other RRAS features.

#*[[Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol]]

#*VPN enforcement for [[Network Access Protection]] -– RestrictsLimits vpnVPN connections to only defined network services.

#*[[IPv6]] support -– added [[PPPv6Point-to-Point Protocol| PPPPPPv6]], [[L2TP]], [[DHCPv6]], and [[RADIUS]] technologies allowing them to work over IPv6.

#*New [[cryptographic]] support -– Strengthenedstrengthened [[encryption]] algorithms to comply with U.S. government security requirements., Inin addition to removing algorithms which could not be strengthened.<ref name="Whats New">[https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730711(WS.10).aspx#BKMK_3 What's New in Routing and Remote Access in Windows Server 2008]</ref>

==Removed Technologiestechnologies==

#*[[Bandwidth Allocation Protocol]] (BAP). Removedwas removed from [[Windows Vista.]], Disabledand disabled in [[Windows Server 2008]].

==New Features in Windows 2008==

#*[[X.25]].

#Server Manager - Application used to assist system administrators with installation, configuration, and management of other RRAS features.

#*[[Serial Line Internet Protocol]] (SLIP). SLIP-based connections will automatically be updated to PPP-based connections.

#[[Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol]]

#*[[Asynchronous Transfer Mode]] (ATM).

#VPN enforcement for [[Network Access Protection]] - Restricts vpn connections to only defined network services.

#*[[Internet Protocol|IP]] over [[IEEE 1394]].

#IPv6 support - added [[PPPv6 | PPP]], [[L2TP]], [[DHCPv6]], and [[RADIUS]] technologies allowing them to work over IPv6.

#*[[NWLink]] [[IPX]]/[[SPX]]/[[NetBIOS]] Compatible Transport Protocol.

#New cryptographic support - Strengthened encryption algorithms to comply with government security requirements. In addition to removing algorithms which could not be strengthened.

#*Services for Macintosh.

#*[[Open Shortest Path First]] (OSPF) routing protocol component in Routing and Remote Access.

==Removed Technologies==

#*Basic Firewall in RRAS (replaced with [[Windows Firewall]]).

#[[Bandwidth Allocation Protocol]] (BAP). Removed from Windows Vista. Disabled in Windows Server 2008.

#*Static IP filter APIs for RRAS (replaced with [[Windows Filtering Platform]] APIs).

#[[X.25]].

#*The [[Password authentication protocol|SPAP]], [[Extensible Authentication Protocol | EAP-MD5-CHAP]], and [[MS-CHAP]] authentication protocols for PPP-based connections.<ref name="Whats New" />

#[[Serial Line Internet Protocol]] (SLIP). SLIP-based connections will automatically be updated to PPP-based connections.

#[[Asynchronous Transfer Mode]] (ATM).

#[[IP]] over [[IEEE 1394]].

#[[NWLink]] [[IPX]]/[[SPX]]/[[NetBIOS]] Compatible Transport Protocol.

#Services for Macintosh.

#[[Open Shortest Path First]] (OSPF) routing protocol component in Routing and Remote Access.

#Basic Firewall in RRAS (replaced with Windows Firewall).

#Static IP filter APIs for RRAS (replaced with Windows Filtering Platform APIs).

#The [[SPAP]], [[Extensible Authentication Protocol | EAP-MD5-CHAP]], and [[MS-CHAP]] authentication protocols for PPP-based connections.

==See also==

* [[Remote Access Service]]

==References==

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==External links==

* [http://www.tech-faq.com/routing-and-remote-access-service.html Tech FAQ]

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