What is the function of Windows Server’s Network Policy Server (NPS)?

[ProfRon]

You know how sometimes you wanna log into a company network from your laptop? NPS steps in right there. It checks if you're legit. I mean, it verifies your credentials quick.

Think about it like a bouncer at a club. Except this one's digital. It decides if you get full access or just a peek. You try connecting via Wi-Fi or VPN? NPS handles that handshake.

I set one up once for a buddy's small office. It blocked outsiders cold. Made everything smoother too. You don't want randos sniffing around your files.

It enforces rules you set. Like time limits or device types. I tweak those policies all the time. Keeps the chaos at bay. You ever deal with network headaches? NPS eases that load.

On the flip side, it logs who did what. Handy for troubleshooting later. I pull those reports when things glitch. You might not notice it running. But it guards the gates quietly.

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