Always On VPN with Active Directory Group Policy

Windows Always On VPN is a workload explicitly designed to be implemented and managed using Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune. While this is the best way to deploy and manage Always On VPN client configuration settings, it is not the only way. Administrators can also use System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) by deploying a PowerShell script and XML configuration file to configure Always On VPN. Of course, it’s always possible to run the PowerShell script on individual machines.

Group Policy

Until now, there have been few options for deploying and managing Windows Always On VPN using Active Directory and group policy. This presents a challenge for administrators who still rely on group policy to manage their endpoints. It is possible to deploy the PowerShell script and XML configuration file using a group policy startup script. However, there are many limitations to this approach. Administrators must learn to properly configure the XML file and manage any configuration updates post-implementation.

Always On VPN DPC

The folks at PowerON Platforms have developed the Always On VPN Dynamic Profile Configurator (DPC) to address these shortcomings. Always On VPN DPC allows administrators to deploy and manage Always On VPN client configuration settings using Active Directory and group policy. Their software comes with Active Directory group policy templates that include all the necessary settings and client software that manages the configuration on the endpoint.

Advanced Features

Always On VPN DPC includes advanced features not included in Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune or XML. Here’s a sample of helpful custom settings that can be configured using Always On VPN DPC.

  • VpnStrategy
  • Interface metrics
  • Route metrics
  • Dynamically updated Office 365 exclusion route list
  • IKE mobility settings
  • IPv6 routes
  • And more…

DPC and Intune

Microsoft recently announced support for importing custom ADMX files to Intune. This allows administrators to leverage Always On VPN DPC using Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune. More details here.

Videos

I’ve created a brief introduction video for PowerOn Platforms Always On VPN DPC on YouTube. Soon I’ll be releasing additional videos that cover the installation and configuration of Always On VPN DPC and some of its advanced features, so be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Learn More

Are you interested in learning more about PowerON Platforms Always On VPN DPC? Fill out the form below, and I’ll contact you with more information. In addition, you can visit aovpndpc.com to register for an evaluation license.

Special Thanks

I want to extend a special thank you to Leo D’Arcy and the entire team at PowerON Platforms for allowing me to preview this software before its wide release. Also, I’m honored that you have graciously accepted my input and feedback for this solution. I’m consistently amazed at how rapidly you’ve corrected issues and implemented new features at my behest. You are all amazing. Thanks again! 😁

Additional Information

AovpnDPC.com

Introducing PowerON Platforms Always On VPN DPC on YouTube.com

What’s New in Always On VPN DPC 3.0

Always On VPN DPC and Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune

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