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Entra Private Access and VPN Migration Strategies on Entra.News

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Merill Fernando from Microsoft as a guest on his popular Entra.News podcast to discuss Microsoft Entra Private Access, which is part of the Entra Global Secure Access Security Service Edge (SSE) service. We spent the hour talking about the similarities and differences between classic VPN technologies and zero-trust network access (ZTNA). In addition, we discussed some technical aspects of Entra Private Access, and I shared migration and coexistence strategies to help ease the transition to zero trust. Also, we discussed the importance of integrating Entra Conditional Access and the shift from network to application access. You’ll find the interview at Entra.News and also on YouTube. Enjoy!

Additional Information

How to Migrate from Legacy VPN to Entra Private Access – Entra.News

Microsoft Entra Private Access

Always On VPN vs. Entra Private Access

Microsoft Entra Private Access Network Connector Overview and Deployment Strategies

Microsoft Entra Private Access Intelligent Local Access

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by Richard M. Hicks on March 17, 2026  •  Permalink
Posted in Always On VPN, AOVPN, Entra, Entra Conditional Access, Entra Global Secure Access, Entra ID, Entra Private Access, Entra Private Network Connector, Global Secure Access, GSA, Microsoft, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access, Microsoft Entra Private Access, migration, Private Network Connector, SASE, Secure Service Edge, Security, Security Service Edge, SSE, video, VPN, Windows 10, Windows 11, Zero Trust, Zero Trust Network Access, ZTNA
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on March 17, 2026

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2026/03/17/entra-private-access-and-vpn-migration-strategies-on-entra-news/

Midwest Management Summit (MMSMOA) 2026

I’m excited to be presenting two sessions at the upcoming Midwest Management Summit at Mall of America (MMSMOA), taking place May 3-7, 2026, at the Radisson Blu in Bloomington, MN. This is the premier systems management event in the U.S., offering unrivaled access to Microsoft and industry professionals from around the world.

Cloud PKI for Intune

My first session, Zero to Certificates in 5 Minutes with Cloud PKI for Microsoft Intune, covers how to quickly configure and deploy certificates using Cloud PKI for Microsoft Intune. This session is ideal for anyone looking to streamline certificate management without the traditional heavy infrastructure burden.

Entra Private Access

My second session, Moving to Zero Trust: Entra Private Access for Always On VPN Administrators, explores the transition from traditional Always On VPN to Microsoft’s Entra Private Access, highlighting practical steps, architectural differences, and the benefits of maintaining secure access in a modern Zero Trust environment. I will also share important migration tips, tricks, and best practices.

Let’s Connect!

Looking forward to diving into these topics with everyone there. I hope to see some familiar faces and meet new ones, too! If you are attending the event, be sure to say hello!

Additional Information

Midwest Management Summit at Mall of America (MMSMOA)

Cloud PKI for Microsoft Intune on RunAs Radio

Microsoft Entra Private Access on RunAs Radio

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by Richard M. Hicks on March 13, 2026  •  Permalink
Posted in Active Directory Certificate Services, Certificate Authentication, Certificate Services, Certificate-Based Authentication, certificates, Cloud PKI, Conference, education, Entra, Entra Private Access, Entra Private Network Connector, learning, Microsoft, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Private Access, PKI, Training, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on March 13, 2026

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2026/03/13/midwest-management-summit-mmsmoa-2026/

Always On VPN Ask Me Anything (AMA) April 2026

We’re already through most of Q1 2026, so I’ve put another AMA on the calendar so we can all connect again. Be sure to join me on Tuesday, April 7, at 10:00 AM PDT (UTC -7) for the next edition of the Always On VPN AMA (Ask Me Anything!) session.

Do you have questions about Always On VPN? Are you having a specific issue you can’t figure out? Would you like more information about configuration options? Here’s your chance to get your questions answered! Register now and join the session to ask me anything (AMA!) about Microsoft Windows Always On VPN and related technologies.

The AMA will be an open forum session where we can all talk shop about Always On VPN and related technologies. It’s a great chance to learn new things and share experiences with your peers. We’ll discuss known issues and limitations, best practices, and more. I’m also planning to have some special guests, so be sure to join us!

Everyone is welcome. Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to connect and learn. Register now!

Can’t make the session? Register anyway, and I’ll send you the link to the recording as soon as it is available!

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by Richard M. Hicks on March 13, 2026  •  Permalink
Posted in Always On VPN, Always On VPN DPC, AMA, AOVPN, AovpnDPC, Azure VPN, DPC, DPC Support, education, learning, Microsoft, VPN, webinar, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on March 13, 2026

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2026/03/13/always-on-vpn-ask-me-anything-ama-april-2026/

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