

Integration with WIP allows network policy enforcement to determine whether traffic is permitted to go over the VPN. Microsoft has introduced or improved the following integration capabilities in Always On VPN: Key improvement Otherwise, a connection cannot be established and an error message displays.Ĭonfiguration and compatibility: Always On VPN can be deployed and managed several ways, which gives Always On VPN several advantages over the other VPN client software. Unlike DirectAccess, there is no specific dependency on IPv6.īefore you get started, make sure to enable IPv6 on the VPN server. Always On VPN is also fully compatible with both Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and version 6 (IPv6). Networking control: Always On VPN allows administrators to specify routing policies at a more granular level-even down to the individual application-which is perfect for line-of-business (LOB) apps that require special remote access. Before Always On VPN, the ability to trigger an automatic connection through either user or device authentication was not possible. VPN Connectivity: Always On VPN, with or without Device Tunnel provides auto-trigger capability. For more details, see VPN authentication options.

When the connection is active most of the time, it is especially important to secure the connection. Security: Always On VPN has new, advanced security capabilities to restrict the type of traffic, which applications can use the VPN connection, and which authentication methods you can use to initiate the connection.

Platform Integration: Always On VPN has improved integration with the Windows operating system and third-party solutions to provide a robust platform for countless advanced connection scenarios. The following key improvements align Always On VPN with Microsoft's cloud-first, mobile-first vision: Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 11Īlways On VPN has many benefits over the Windows VPN solutions of the past.
