Unable to Install DirectAccess Hotfix KB2953212 to Disable NRPT
Last year I wrote about Microsoft hotfix KB2953212 that that allowed users to disable the Name Resolution Policy Table (NRPT) on a DirectAccess client. This hotfix addressed a specific scenario where a...
View ArticleCritical Update MS15-034 and DirectAccess
The April 2015 monthly security update release from Microsoft includes a fix for a serious vulnerability in HTTP.sys. On an unpatched server, an attacker who sends a specially crafted HTTP request will...
View ArticleHotfix Available for DirectAccess OTP Configuration Issues
If you’ve ever tried configuring DirectAccess to use One-Time Password (OTP) authentication, you’ve no doubt discovered that the native Microsoft Remote Access Management console would return the...
View ArticleDirectAccess Client and Server Settings GPOs Deleted
For DirectAccess deployments where domain controllers are running Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2003 R2 using the File Replication Service (FRS) for replication, DirectAccess client and server...
View ArticleWindows 10 November Update Available Today
Today Microsoft announced the availability of the November Update (formerly Threshold 2) for Windows 10. With this update, Microsoft is now touting Windows 10 build 1511 as “enterprise ready”, with a...
View ArticleDirectAccess Inbox Accounting Database Optimization
Recently I wrote about an issue with DirectAccess servers exhibiting high SQL Server CPU usage. In that article I demonstrated a way to resolve the issue by adding a crucial index to a table in the...
View ArticleAlways On VPN Updates to Improve Connection Reliability
A longstanding issue with Windows 10 Always On VPN is that of VPN tunnel connectivity reliability and device tunnel/user tunnel interoperability. Many administrators have reported that Always On VPN...
View ArticleRenew DirectAccess Self-Signed Certificates
Important! Updated July 15, 2019 to support all versions of Windows Server including Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. Also added functionality to renew self-signed certificates individually. When...
View ArticleAlways On VPN RasMan Errors in Windows 10 1903
After deploying or upgrading to Windows 10 1903, administrators may find that Windows 10 Always On VPN connections fail to establish successfully. Always On VPN connections continue to work for Windows...
View ArticleAlways On VPN DNS Registration Update Available
When configuring Always On VPN, administrators have the option to enable DNS registration for VPN clients. When this option is set, VPN clients will register the IP address assigned to their VPN...
View ArticleAlways On VPN IKEv2 Load Balancing Issue with Kemp LoadMaster
A recent update to the Kemp LoadMaster load balancer may cause failed connections for Always On VPN connections using IKEv2. SSTP VPN connections are unaffected. Load Balancing IKEv2 When using the...
View ArticleAlways On VPN Updates for Windows 10 2004
Microsoft recently made available an update for Windows 10 2004 that includes many important fixes for outstanding issues with Windows 10 Always On VPN. KB4571744 (build 19041.488) addresses many...
View ArticleAlways On VPN Fails with Windows 10 2004 Build 610
Updated 11/10/2020: Microsoft update KB4586781 has resolved the connectivity issues described in this post. If you had previously installed update KB4580364, please update to KB4586781 immediately. A...
View ArticleAlways 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...
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View ArticleAlways On VPN NPS and PEAP Vulnerabilities
The February 2023 security updates for Windows Server address multiple vulnerabilities that affect Microsoft Always On VPN administrators. This latest update addresses multiple critical and important...
View ArticleAlways On VPN CSP Updates
Administrators can deploy Always On VPN client configuration settings in several ways. The simplest method is to use the native Microsoft Intune UI and the VPN device configuration profile template....
View ArticleAlways On VPN RRAS and Stale Connections
Always On VPN administrators may be familiar with an issue that affects Windows Server Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) servers, where many stale VPN connections appear in the list of active...
View ArticleAlways On VPN April 2023 Security Updates
Heads up, Always On VPN administrators! This month’s patch Tuesday includes fixes for critical security vulnerabilities affecting Windows Server Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). Crucially...
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