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Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway

Microsoft® Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG) provides remote access to corporate resources from a diverse range of remote client endpoints and locations. By leveraging the granular access controls in Forefront UAG, organizations can grant users access to specific web and non-web applications as well as to segments of the corporate network if desired. With a number of access control mechanisms built in, such as advanced authentication, Microsoft DirectAccess support, application authorization, and endpoint inspection, Forefront UAG helps secure internal networks while granting users the appropriate level of access.

F5's comprehensive Application Ready Solution for Microsoft technologies enables organizations to easily add performance, security, and availability to ensure maximum ROI for Forefront UAG deployments with the minimum amount of effort.

Why do I need F5 for my Forefront UAG deployment?

F5 provides the critical network infrastructure to enable Forefront UAG server deployments to scale across enterprises of any size and ensure the highest level of availability and performance.

Benefits of F5's Application Ready Solution for Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway:

  • F5 supports remote access across a wide range of Forefront UAG supported protocols (SSL, IPSec, Teredo, etc) from a nearly limitless set of client devices and operating systems.
  • With Forefront UAG service-aware health, availability, and performance monitoring, F5 guarantees that users benefit from the best overall experience.
  • With unique load balancing technologies and methods designed for access solutions, F5 helps Forefront UAG deployments efficiently scale to any capacity.
  • By leveraging F5's Universal Inspection Engine (UIE) and iRules, connection tracking ensures return connections are sent through the appropriate Forefront UAG server.
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How do I deploy Forefront UAG with F5?

One of the highlights of F5's Application Ready Solution is a comprehensive deployment guide that provides step-by-step procedures on how to optimally configure F5 devices to get the most out of Forefront UAG implementations. And the help doesn't stop once the installation is complete. F5’S developer community, DevCentral, provides Microsoft-specific forums, tips and tricks, and other information to help further enhance your Forefront UAG deployment.

Deployment Guides

Forefront Unified Access Gateway Information on DevCentral

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DevCentral Community

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F5 Knowledge Base

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What F5 offerings do I need for a Forefront UAG solution?

F5's entire portfolio of products works together to ensure your Forefront UAG deployment is always secure, fast, and available.

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