In Windows 8 RTM you were able to double click the network icon to see your DirectAccess connection. Then right click the DirectAccess connection and select View connection properties. In the Connection Properties you are able to collect logs for further error handling. In Windows 8.1 you will have to
Microsoft has released an overview over the recommended hotfixes and known issues with DirectAccess deployed on Windows server 2012. The article include hotfixes for Windows 2012, Windows 8 and Windows 7. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2883952
You might find your self in a situation where you are unable to use the Collect Logs button on your Windows 8 client connecting with Direct Access. The most properly reason for this is that you have not entered a Helpdesk email address when configuring the DirectAccess Client Setup page.
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