I’m excited to announce the launch of a brand-new Discord channel dedicated to administrators working with Always On VPN! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, this community is designed to be your go-to hub for collaboration, troubleshooting, and staying up to date on all things Always On VPN. The channel was established by my good friend Leo D’Arcy, the creator of the popular Always On VPN Dynamic Profile Generator (DPC) software.
Why Discord?
Always On VPN is a powerful solution for secure, seamless remote connectivity, but managing it comes with its own set of challenges. From configuration quirks to deployment strategies, administrators often need a space to share insights, ask questions, and learn from one another in real-time. That’s where our new Discord channel comes in.
Community Forum
Discord offers a dynamic, user-friendly platform for instant communication and community building. Unlike forums or email threads, it’s a place where you can start a conversation, jump into live discussions, share resources, ask questions, share important insights or experiences, and much more.
Channels
Today, the Always On VPN Discord channel is part of the Microsoft Remote Access User Group Discord Server. It consists of multiple channels divided into the following topics.
General – This is a great place to introduce yourself and say hello to everyone!
DPC-Development – Here, you can ask questions about DPC, provide feedback, and suggest new features and functionality.
DPC-Chat – This channel is for administrators to discuss all things DPC, including deployment strategies, operation, support, and more.
Aovpn-Chat – If you’ve deployed Always On VPN but aren’t using DPC, this is your channel! Although DPC is fantastic, not everyone is using it. In this channel, you can submit questions and share general information about Always On VPN.
Gsa-Chat – We’ve also included a Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access channel for the new Microsoft Security Service Edge (SSE) solution, which includes Entra Private Access. This channel is pretty quiet right now. Hopefully, it will grow in the future!
DirectAccess-Chat – Yes, we realize some of you are still running DirectAccess, so there’s also a channel for you! Feel free to drop in and ask questions here, hopefully about migrating soon. 😉
Who Is This For?
This channel is open to anyone managing Microsoft secure remote access products. Whether you’re an IT administrator in a small business, an enterprise network engineer, or a consultant helping clients stay connected. If you’re working with Microsoft remote access technologies, this is the place to be!
Why Not Reddit?
Funny story: I tried to create an Always On VPN subreddit a few years ago. It lasted one day before it was banned! No reason was given, and I couldn’t get anyone from Reddit to respond. I answer questions ad hoc on Reddit all the time, but there’s no dedicated space for Always On VPN or Microsoft remote access in general.
How To Join
Joining our Discord channel is easy.
- Click this link.
- Set up your Discord account if you don’t already have one. It’s free and only takes a minute!
- Optionally, you can download the Discord app here.
- Say hello and introduce yourself in the #general channel.
- Explore the other channels, ask questions, give feedback, and share your expertise!
See You There!
Leo and I are on the forums daily, as are many other experienced Always On VPN administrators. We encourage you to share your expertise, ask questions, and help others along the way. The more we contribute, the stronger this resource becomes for everyone. Join us today!
