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Always On VPN Mini Course

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

On Wednesday, February 9, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST, I will be delivering a 90-minute mini-course on Always On VPN infrastructure requirements and deployment options as part of the ViaMonstra Online Academy training series. The Always On VPN mini-course is a free training session and is open to everyone. Be sure to register even if you can’t join in person. A session recording will be available to all registrants after the broadcast.

Course Outline

The live online training course will include but is not limited to the following topics.

  • Always On VPN infrastructure requirements
  • On-premises and cloud-based deployment options
  • Implementation and security best practices
  • Avoiding common mistakes when deploying Always On VPN
  • Provisioning and managing Always On VPN profiles using Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune
  • Understanding current limitations and workarounds

Register Today

There will also be plenty of time for questions and answers. Register now, and don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about Always On VPN!

Additional Information

Mini-Course – Always On VPN: Infrastructure Requirements and Deployment Options in Depth

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by Richard M. Hicks on January 31, 2022  •  Permalink
Posted in Always On VPN, AOVPN, education, learning, Training
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on January 31, 2022

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2022/01/31/always-on-vpn-mini-course/

Always On VPN Book Available for Pre-Order

Great news! My new book, Implementing Always On VPN, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. This new book, scheduled for release in late 2021, is a comprehensive implementation guide for Windows 10 Always On VPN. Drawing on many years of experience deploying Always On VPN for organizations worldwide, it covers all aspects of an Always On VPN deployment, including planning and design, prerequisite gathering, infrastructure preparation, and client deployment.

In addition, it contains detailed, prescriptive guidance for advanced configuration options such as application and traffic filtering and proxy server configuration. Cloud deployments using Azure VPN gateway and Virtual WAN are covered, and it includes guidance for configuring Azure MFA and Conditional Access.

Also, the book includes thorough guidance for provisioning certificates using Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune using both PKCS and SCEP. It outlines options for high availability for VPN and authentication infrastructure and provides details for ongoing system maintenance and operational support.

Finally, the book has an entire chapter dedicated to troubleshooting and resolving common (and not so common!) issues encountered with Windows 10 Always On VPN.

Reserve your copy today. Pre-order Implementing Always On VPN now!

Chapter List

  1. Always On VPN Overview
  2. Plan an Always On VPN Deployment
  3. Prepare the Infrastructure
  4. Configure Windows Server for Always On VPN
  5. Provision Always On VPN clients
  6. Advanced Configuration
  7. Cloud Deployments
  8. Deploy Certificates with Intune
  9. Integrating Azure MFA
  10. High Availability
  11. Monitor and Report
  12. Troubleshooting
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by Richard M. Hicks on September 27, 2021  •  Permalink
Posted in Always On VPN, Always On VPN Book, AOVPN, AOVPN Book, authentication, Azure, Azure Active Directory, Azure AD, Azure Conditional Access, Azure MFA, Azure Virtual WAN, Azure VPN, Azure VPN Gateway, certificates, cloud, Conditional Access, Device Management, device tunnel, education, Endpoint Manager, Enterprise, enterprise mobility, High Availability, Intune, Intune Certificate Connector, Intune PFX Connector, learning, Load Balancing, MFA, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Microsoft Intune, Mobility, Multifactor Authentiction, NDES, Network Device Enrollment Services, network policy server, NPS, Operational Support, PFX Connector, PKI, PowerShell, ProfileXML, public cloud, public key infrastructure, Recommended Reading, Remote Access, reporting, routing and remote access service, RRAS, SCCM, SCEP, Security, Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol, System Center Configuration Manager, systems management, Traffic Filter, user tunnel, VPN, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Zero Trust, Zero Trust Network Access, ZTNA
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on September 27, 2021

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2021/09/27/always-on-vpn-book-available-for-pre-order/

Always On VPN Updates for RRAS and IKEv2

Always On VPN Updates for RRAS and IKEv2

Many users have reported connection stability issues using Windows Server 2019 Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) and the IKEv2 VPN protocol. Specifically, there have been reports of random disconnects for which the connection cannot be re-established for an extended period. At the same time, other VPN connections may work without issue.

KB5003703

Microsoft has identified an issue in RRAS where the RemoteAccess service enters DoS protection mode, limiting incoming IKEv2 connection attempts. They released an update on June 15 (OS Build 17763.2028) that addresses this issue. Previously, the only workaround was to restart the IKEEXT service, which was highly disruptive if performed during peak hours.

No More Files

In addition, this update includes another Always On VPN-related fix for Windows 10 1809 clients. An Always On VPN user tunnel connection may fail, with an error message stating, “There are no more files.” The problem can occur after an existing user’s certificate is automatically renewed.

Additional Information

Microsoft Update June 15, 2021 KB5003703 (OS Build 17763.2028)

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by Richard M. Hicks on June 22, 2021  •  Permalink
Posted in Always On VPN, AOVPN, enterprise mobility, Hotfix, IKEv2, Mobility, Operational Support, Remote Access, routing and remote access service, RRAS, Update, user tunnel, VPN, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on June 22, 2021

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2021/06/22/always-on-vpn-updates-for-rras-and-ikev2/

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