Select the Internet-facing network interface. In addition, select the option to Enable security on the selected interface by setting up static packet filters and click Next.
Select the network interface that is Internet-facing.
Right-click the VPN server and choose Configure and Enable Routing and Remote Access.Ĭonfigure and enable Routing and Remote Access.Ĭlick Next, choose the Remote access (dial-up or VPN) option, and click Next. Open the Routing and Remote Access management console.
Install the VPN role using the Install-WindowsFeature PowerShell command. Install-WindowsFeature DirectAccess-VPN -IncludeManagementTools To install the VPN role, enter the following command in an elevated PowerShell command window. Once the server is provisioned and joined to the domain, installing the VPN role is simple and straightforward. The server does not have to be joined to a domain, but it is recommended to streamline the authentication process for VPN clients and to provide better management and security for the server.
For more information about configuring a multi-homed Windows server, click here. Without a default gateway on the internal network interface, static routes will have to be configured on the server to allow communication to any remote internal subnets. Only the external network interface is configured with a default gateway. A server with two network interfaces requires special attention to the network configuration. This configuration allows for a better security posture, as the external network interface can have a more restrictive firewall profile than the internal interface. The VPN server should be configured with two network interfaces one internal and one external. In addition, adding capacity is as easy as spinning up additional VMs, in most cases. The server can be deployed in existing virtual infrastructure and has no per-user licensing requirements. Cost Effective – A Windows Server 2012 R2-based VPN server costs significantly less than it does to deploy dedicated and proprietary VPN hardware.Windows system management is mature and well understood, and the server can be maintained using existing platforms, tools, and procedures. Easy to Manage – Managing a VPN server running Windows Server 2012 R2 is no different than any other Windows server.By following the guidance in this article, a VPN server can be implemented in just a few minutes. Easy to Implement – Installing and configuring a VPN server using Windows Server 2012 R2 is simple.So why use a Windows Server for VPN? Here are some things to consider. Used to extract and display desired entries from the Netlogon log files.Historically, VPN has been implemented using firewalls or dedicated VPN appliances. It directs the output to a comma-separated value (.csv) file that you can sort further, if needed.
LockoutStatus.exe uses the NLParse.exe tool to parse Netlogon logs for specific Netlogon return status codes. Determines all the domain controllers that are involved in a lockout of a user in order to assist in gathering the logs. Gathers specific events from event logs of several different machines to one central location. Used as a startup script, allows Kerberos to log on to all your clients that run Windows 2000 and later. Displays all user account names and the age of their passwords. Also, you should not use ALockout.dll on Exchange servers, because it may prevent the Exchange store from starting. On the client computer, helps determine a process or application that is sending wrong credentials.Ĭaution: Do not use this tool on servers that host network applications or services. It works by adding new property pages to user objects in the Active Directory Users and Computers Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
Helps isolate and troubleshoot account lockouts and to change a user's password on a domain controller in that user's site. Use these tools in conjunction with the Account Passwords and Policies white paper. ALTools.exe contains tools that assist you in managing accounts and in troubleshooting account lockouts.