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Always On VPN at TechMentor Redmond 2018

Always On VPN at TechMentor Redmond 2018I’m pleased to announce I’ll be presenting at the upcoming TechMentor 2018 conference is Redmond, Washington. It will be held on the Microsoft campus August 6-10, 2018. I’ll be giving a talk on Windows 10 Always On VPN for DirectAccess administrators. During this session you’ll learn about the features and capabilities in Always On VPN, how to map existing DirectAccess functionality to Always On VPN, and how to provision clients using Microsoft Intune. I will also share implementation and security best practices, along with DirectAccess to Always On VPN migration guidance.

Always On VPN at TechMentor Redmond 2018

Register today with code RDSPK10 and save $500.00! I hope you’ll join me in Redmond this year for this exceptional learning opportunity. TechMentor provides in-depth, immediately useable education that will absolutely make your life easier!

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by Richard M. Hicks on May 31, 2018  •  Permalink
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on May 31, 2018

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2018/05/31/always-on-vpn-at-techmentor-redmond-2018/

Always On VPN Hands-On Training Classes Coming to Denver and New York

Windows 10 Always On VPN Hands-On Training Classes for 2018I’m pleased to announce that I will be bringing my popular three-day Windows 10 Always On VPN Hands-On Training classes to Denver and New York in May and June! Join me May 15-17, 2018 in Denver or June 5-7, 2018 in New York. These training classes will cover all aspects of designing, implement, and supporting an Always On VPN solution in the enterprise. These three-day courses will cover topics including…

  • Windows 10 Always On VPN overview
  • Introduction to CSP
  • Infrastructure requirements
  • Planning and design considerations
  • Installation, configuration, and client provisioning

Advanced topics will include…

  • Redundancy and high availability+
  • Cloud-based deployments
  • Third-party VPN infrastructure and client support
  • Multifactor authentication
  • Always On VPN migration strategies

Windows 10 Always On VPN Hands-On Training Classes for 2018

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Reservations are being accepted now! The cost for this 3-day hands-on training class is $4995.00 USD. Space is limited, so don’t wait to register! Fill out the form below to save your seat now.

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by Richard M. Hicks on February 20, 2018  •  Permalink
Posted in Always On VPN, AOVPN, Azure, cloud, learning, MFA, Multifactor Authentiction, Remote Access, Security, Training, VPN, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on February 20, 2018

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2018/02/20/always-on-vpn-hands-on-training-classes-coming-to-denver-and-new-york/

Always On VPN Hands-On Training Coming to Chicago

Windows 10 Always On VPN Hands-On Training Classes for 2018Recently I announced the availability of Windows 10 Always On VPN hands-on training classes. The first class is set for March 27-29 in Los Angeles. By popular demand, I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be delivering another class April 10-12 in Chicago. This training class will cover all aspects of designing, implement, and supporting an Always On VPN solution in the enterprise. These three-day courses will cover topics including…

  • Windows 10 Always On VPN overview
  • Introduction to CSP
  • Infrastructure requirements
  • Planning and design considerations
  • Installation, configuration, and client provisioning

Advanced topics will include…

  • Redundancy and high availability+
  • Cloud-based deployments
  • Third-party VPN infrastructure and client support
  • Multifactor authentication
  • Always On VPN migration strategies

Windows 10 Always On VPN Hands-On Training Classes for 2018

Register Today

Reservations are being accepted now! The cost for this 3-day hands-on training class is $4995.00 USD. Space is limited, so don’t wait to register! Fill out the form below to save your seat now.

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by Richard M. Hicks on January 29, 2018  •  Permalink
Posted in Always On VPN, education, Enterprise, learning, Remote Access, Training, VPN, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on January 29, 2018

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2018/01/29/always-on-vpn-hands-on-training-coming-to-chicago/

Always On VPN Hands-On Training Classes for 2018

Windows 10 Always On VPN Hands-On Training Classes for 2018I’m pleased to announce I will be delivering Windows 10 Always On VPN hands-on training classes in various locations around the U.S. this year. As Microsoft continues to move away from DirectAccess in favor of Windows 10 Always On VPN, many organizations now must come up to speed on this new technology. Spoiler alert…it’s not trivial to implement! There’s lots of moving parts, critical infrastructure dependencies, and many configuration options to choose from. Additionally, Windows 10 Always On VPN is managed in a completely different way than DirectAccess, which is sure to present its own unique challenges.

Comprehensive Education

My Windows 10 Always On VPN hands-on training classes will cover all aspects of designing, implementing, and supporting an Always On VPN solution in the enterprise. This three-day course will cover topics such as…

  • Windows 10 Always On VPN overview
  • Introduction to CSP
  • Infrastructure requirements
  • Planning and design considerations
  • Installation, configuration, and client provisioning

Advanced topics will include…

  • Redundancy and high availability
  • Cloud-based deployments
  • Third-party VPN infrastructure and client support
  • Multifactor authentication
  • Always On VPN migration strategies

Upcoming Training Classes

Reservations are being accepted immediately for classes held on March 27-29, 2018 in Southern California and April 10-12 in Chicago. The cost for this 3 day hands-on, in-depth training class is $4995.00 USD. Later this year I’ll be delivering classes in other parts of the country as well. Those locations will be chosen based on demand, so if you can’t make this first class, please register anyway and let me know your location preference. If there’s enough interest in a specific locale I will schedule a class for that region soon. Although I currently have no plans to deliver my training classes outside the U.S., I’m more than happy to consider it if there is enough demand, so let me know!

Windows 10 Always On VPN Hands-On Training Classes for 2018

Reservations Available Now

Reservations are being accepted now! The cost for this 3-day hands-on training class is $4995.00 USD. Space is limited, so don’t wait to register! Fill out the form below to save your seat now.

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by Richard M. Hicks on January 8, 2018  •  Permalink
Posted in Always On VPN, AOVPN, education, High Availability, learning, Load Balancing, MFA, Multifactor Authentiction, Remote Access, VPN, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on January 8, 2018

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2018/01/08/always-on-vpn-hands-on-training-classes-for-2018/

PowerShell Recommended Reading for DirectAccess and Always On VPN Administrators

PowerShell Recommended Reading for DirectAccess and Always On VPN AdministratorsPowerShell is an important skill for administrators supporting Microsoft workloads including DirectAccess and Always On VPN. Using PowerShell to install required roles and features is much simpler and quicker than using the Graphical User Interface (GUI), with only a single command required to accomplish this task. Some settings aren’t exposed in the GUI and can only be configured using PowerShell. In addition, PowerShell makes the task of troubleshooting DirectAccess and Always On VPN much easier.

Learn PowerShell

One of the best resources for learning PowerShell is the book Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches authored by Microsoft MVPs and recognized PowerShell experts Don Jones and Jeff Hicks. This book, now in its third edition, should be considered essential reading for all Microsoft administrators. Click here for more details.

PowerShell Recommended Reading for DirectAccess and Always On VPN Administrators

Learn PowerShell Scripting

Recently Don and Jeff released a new book entitled Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches. This new book builds upon the skills learned in their first title by focusing on the development of PowerShell scripts to automate many common administrative tasks. PowerShell scripts can also be used to build custom, reusable tools to more effectively manage and monitor Microsoft workloads. Click here for more details.

PowerShell Recommended Reading for DirectAccess and Always On VPN Administrators

PowerShell for the Future

In my experience, far too many administrators today lack crucial PowerShell abilities. Don’t get left behind! PowerShell is rapidly becoming a required skill, so get these books and start learning PowerShell today!

Additional Resources

Top 5 DirectAccess Troubleshooting PowerShell Commands

Configure Windows Server Core to use PowerShell by Default

 

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by Richard M. Hicks on November 20, 2017  •  Permalink
Posted in Always On VPN, DirectAccess, education, learning, MVP, PowerShell, Recommended Reading, Remote Access, Training, troubleshooting, VPN, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on November 20, 2017

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2017/11/20/powershell-recommended-reading-for-directaccess-and-always-on-vpn-administrators/

Managing and Supporting DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016 Video Training Course on Pluralsight

Planning and Implementing DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016I’m pleased to announce my newest video training course, Managing and Supporting DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016, is now available on Pluralsight! This new course is a follow-up to my previous course, Planning and Implementing DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016. This latest course builds upon the first one and covers advanced configuration such as enabling load balancing, configuring geographic redundancy, and enforcing strong user authentication using one-time passwords (OTP) and smart cards.

In addition, monitoring and reporting is covered, as well as implementing manage out for DirectAccess clients in supported scenarios. The course also includes a full hour of in-depth DirectAccess configuration and connectivity troubleshooting that will be valuable for all DirectAccess administrators.

The course includes the following training modules:

Configuring High Availability
Enabling Strong User Authentication
DirectAccess Monitoring and Reporting
Implementing Outbound Management for DirectAccess Clients
DirectAccess Troubleshooting

Throughout the course, I share valuable knowledge and insight gained from more than 5 years of experience deploying DirectAccess for some of the largest organizations in the world. Pluralsight offers a free trial subscription if you don’t already have one, so watch my latest DirectAccess video training course today!

Additional Resources

Planning and Implementing DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016 on Pluralsight
Managing and Supporting DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016 on Pluralsight
Implementing DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016 book

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by Richard M. Hicks on June 8, 2017  •  Permalink
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on June 8, 2017

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2017/06/08/managing-and-supporting-directaccess-with-windows-server-2016-video-training-course-on-pluralsight/

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