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What’s New in Always On VPN DPC v3.0

Recently I wrote about a compelling solution from PowerON Platforms for managing Always On VPN client configuration setting using Active Directory group policy. Always On VPN Dynamic Profile Configurator (DPC) addresses a very specific need for managing Always On VPN for organizations that have not yet migrated to Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune. Recently, PowerON Platforms released an important update to DPC that includes many new features and capabilities.

New Features

Always On VPN DPC version 3.0 includes the following new functionality Always On VPN administrators are sure to find useful.

  • Traffic filters – Support for enabling traffic filters for both device tunnel and user tunnel are now supported in DPC, greatly simplifying the task of creating access control lists to enforce zero-trust network access (ZTNA) policies.
  • Enhanced security – The option to disconnect the VPN connection if the VPN server does not present a cryptobinding TLV is now enabled by default. This often-overlooked security setting ensures VPN client connections are not intercepted by detecting man-in-the-middle attacks.
  • Device tunnel enhancements – Administrators can now display the device tunnel connection and status in the Windows UI.
  • Backup connection – Always On VPN DPC now supports the configuration and deployment of a backup VPN connection, which is helpful when Always On VPN connectivity is disrupted.
  • Hostname routing – Administrators can now define hostnames in the routing table. Hostnames are resolved on the endpoint and converted to IP addresses for including in the routing table.
  • Smart card authentication – Always On VPN DPC now supports smart card authentication as an authentication option in addition to client authentication certificates.

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Interested in learning more about Always On VPN DPC? Fill out the form below and I’ll provide you with additional information or visit aovpndpc.com to sign up for a free trial.

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Always On VPN with Active Directory Group Policy

Always On VPN Video Demonstration

Always On VPN DPC Advanced Features

Always On VPN DPC on YouTube

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by Richard M. Hicks on July 25, 2022  •  Permalink
Posted in Active Directory, administration, Always On VPN, Always On VPN DPC, AOVPN, AovpnDPC, Application Filter, device tunnel, DNS, DPC, EAP, Endpoint Manager, Enterprise, enterprise mobility, Group Policy, MDM, MEM, MEMCM, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Microsoft Intune, Mobile Device Management, Mobility, Name Resolution, Operational Support, ProfileXML, Remote Access, routing and remote access service, RRAS, SCCM, Security, System Center Configuration Manager, systems management, Traffic Filter, Update, user tunnel, VPN, Windows 10, Windows 11, Zero Trust, Zero Trust Network Access, ZTNA
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on July 25, 2022

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2022/07/25/whats-new-in-always-on-vpn-dpc-v3-0/

Always On VPN DPC Demonstration

Recently I wrote about PowerON Platforms’ Always On VPN Dynamic Profile Configurator (DPC). This software solution enables administrators to natively provision and manage Always On VPN client configuration settings using Active Directory and group policy. In that post, I provided some high-level details about the product, along with a brief overview of its advanced features.

Demonstration Video

I have recorded a video demonstrating how to install and configure Always On VPN DPC and use its basic features. You will find that demonstration video here.

Advanced Features

Soon I will share more details about Always On VPN DPC and using its advanced capabilities to solve some common challenges faced by Always On VPN administrators. Stay tuned!

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.

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Always On VPN with Active Directory Group Policy

Always On VPN Dynamic Profile Configurator (DPC)

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by Richard M. Hicks on March 14, 2022  •  Permalink
Posted in Active Directory, administration, Always On VPN, Always On VPN DPC, AOVPN, AovpnDPC, Deployment, Device Management, device tunnel, DPC, Endpoint Manager, Enterprise, enterprise mobility, Group Policy, HAADJ, Hybrid Azure AD Join, IKEv2, Mobility, Operational Support, Remote Access, user tunnel, video, VPN, Windows 10, Windows 11
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on March 14, 2022

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2022/03/14/always-on-vpn-dpc-demonstration/

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! 😁

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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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by Richard M. Hicks on March 7, 2022  •  Permalink
Posted in Active Directory, administration, Always On VPN, Always On VPN DPC, AOVPN, AovpnDPC, Deployment, Device Management, device tunnel, DPC, Enterprise, enterprise mobility, Group Policy, Mobility, Operational Support, PowerShell, ProfileXML, Remote Access, user tunnel, VPN, Windows 10, Windows 11, XML
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on March 7, 2022

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2022/03/07/always-on-vpn-with-active-directory-group-policy/

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