In addition, it would be helpful to know the following:
post the results of running IPCONFIG /all on the server
Do you have ISA installed on the server? If not what is the firewall being used?
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RRAS Issues
Hi Guys,
I am new to this but bear with me .
I have loaded a fresh install of SBS 2003 Standard with two NIC's
Everything went hunky dorry CIECW and RRAS wizard completed .
Am using external router and mail works fine.
Ready to deploy and RRAS is now failing and after searching the web I am not getting anywhere.
Getting to alternating log errors as follows
03/11/2009 22:50
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows Small Business Server\Networking\RRASWiz\
Calling CRRASCommit::CommitEx
Calling CRRASCommit::ValidatePrope
pdispPPPBag->QueryInterfac
PropertyBag 267640
Reading property value for enabling Remote Access returned OK
bRemoteAccess = 1
Reading property value for VPN returned OK
bVPN = 1
Reading property value for RAS returned OK
bRAS = 0
Calling CRRASCommit::ValidateVPNPr
Reading VPN Server Name returned OK
VPN Server Name is 95.45.225.49
Calling CRRASCommit::ValidateDHCPP
DHCP server is installed on the box
CRRASCommit::ValidateDHCPP
CRRASCommit::ValidateVPNPr
CRRASCommit::ValidatePrope
pdispPPPBag->QueryInterfac
Pointer to the property bag 267640
Calling CRRASCommit::CommitRRAS
Arguments:
PropertyBag 267640
bRAS 0
bVPN 1
Getting the GUID of the private NIC returned OK
Private NIC Guid is {CFB6EBB7-2368-4501-905E-D
Checking whether RRAS is already running returned OK
RRAS already running
Stopping RRAS returned OK
Installing RRAS returned OK
Dhcp server is installed and running on this box
Enabling DHCP client addressing returned OK
Configuring ports returned OK
Identifying the private NIC for RAS returned OK
Setting the default authentication methods returned OK
Disabling NETBIOS for RAS returned OK
Changing RRAS startup type to automatic returned OK
Configuring Remote Access Policy returned OK
Starting RRAS service returned OK
Saving RRAS method returned OK
Method is 2
Where 1 = RAS, 2 = VPN 3 = both
Saving Dhcp Server IP returned OK
CRRASCommit::CommitRRAS returned OK
Calling CRRASCommit::CommitCMAK
Arguments:
PropertyBag 267640
bRAS 0
bVPN 1
Template file name is sbsvpn
Reading VPN Server name returned OK
Reading VPN Server name is 95.45.225.49
Created temp directory CMP1E.tmp
Copying required template files to the temp directory returned OK
Updating CMP template returned OK
Updating CMS template returned OK
Updating SED template returned OK
Creating proxy configuration file returned OK
*** Running IExpress to build the package returned ERROR 80004005
*** ERROR: Cannot delete temp directory CMP1E.tmp
Specifying error location (in CMAK) returned OK
*** CRRASCommit::CommitCMAK returned ERROR 80004005
*** CRRASCommit::CommitEx returned ERROR 80004005
04/11/2009 12:37
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows Small Business Server\Networking\RRASWiz\
Calling CRRASCommit::CommitEx
Calling CRRASCommit::ValidatePrope
pdispPPPBag->QueryInterfac
PropertyBag 267670
Reading property value for enabling Remote Access returned OK
bRemoteAccess = 1
Reading property value for VPN returned OK
bVPN = 1
Reading property value for RAS returned OK
bRAS = 0
Calling CRRASCommit::ValidateVPNPr
Reading VPN Server Name returned OK
VPN Server Name is 95.45.225.49
Calling CRRASCommit::ValidateDHCPP
DHCP server is installed on the box
CRRASCommit::ValidateDHCPP
CRRASCommit::ValidateVPNPr
CRRASCommit::ValidatePrope
pdispPPPBag->QueryInterfac
Pointer to the property bag 267670
Calling CRRASCommit::CommitRRAS
Arguments:
PropertyBag 267670
bRAS 0
bVPN 1
Getting the GUID of the private NIC returned OK
Private NIC Guid is {CFB6EBB7-2368-4501-905E-D
Checking whether RRAS is already running returned OK
RRAS already running
Stopping RRAS returned OK
Installing RRAS returned OK
Dhcp server is installed and running on this box
Enabling DHCP client addressing returned OK
Configuring ports returned OK
Identifying the private NIC for RAS returned OK
Setting the default authentication methods returned OK
Disabling NETBIOS for RAS returned OK
Changing RRAS startup type to automatic returned OK
Configuring Remote Access Policy returned OK
*** Starting RRAS service returned ERROR 80070420
Specifying error location returned OK
*** CRRASCommit::CommitRRAS returned ERROR 80070420
*** CRRASCommit::CommitEx returned ERROR 80070420
This one "CRRASCommit::CommitEx returned ERROR 80004005"I had dealt with before when our clints apps were moved to a differnet drive , which is not the case.
CRRASCommit::CommitEx returned ERROR 80070420 This one well I am pulling my hair out.
I need VPN as I am closing down a remote office server and goinng to have the three client work remoly to the head office. Less administrative dutied in these challenging times.
Maybe the is a way to manually configure remote connections?
One other thing I notice is that in RWW the remote connection manager is not present , I am guessing that's added when the wizard completes correctly.
Regards
Eddie
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I used "Configure Remote Access" and the results were as shown above
ipconfig below . I am not using ISA but a simple Belkin router as the firewall which work on my other SBS box flawlessly . I am guessing this is not the issue as I have tried other routers also.
Microsoft Windows [Version 5.2.3790]
(C) Copyright 1985-2003 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>ipco
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : ntserver
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : patneville.local
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : patneville.local
Ethernet adapter Server Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet
NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-48-54-50-24-A3
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.8.128
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.8.128
Primary WINS Server . . . . . . . : 192.168.8.128
Ethernet adapter Network Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Network Connection
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-C0-9F-48-94-99
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.8.128
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>
I would consider setting up the VPN manually, at least as a test. I always recommend using SBS wizards and doing so with the VPN has the advantage of creating the connection manager client which is simpler for the end user and automates addressing of name resolution problems from the client end.
To Do so follow the instructions below. The Link for server is for a server with 1 NIC, where you have 2 just:
-in the RRAS console under properties of the RRAS server, under the IP tab, "adapter" at the bottom is set to allow RAS to select, or the LAN adapter
-on the same screen, if using a static address pool (recommended) choose a subset of your existing LAN subnet
The basic server and client configurations can be found at the following sites with good detail:
-Server 2003 configuration:
http://www.lan-2-wan.com/v
-Windows XP client configuration:
http://www.lan-2-wan.com/v
-You will also have to configure the router to forward the VPN traffic to the server. This is done by enabling on your router VPN or PPTP pass-through, and also forwarding port 1723 traffic to the server's IP. For details as to how to configure the port forwarding, click on the link for your router (assuming it is present) on the following page:
http://www.portforward.com
-The users that are connecting to the VPN need to have allow access enabled under the dial-in tab of their profile in active directory
-The only other thing to remember is the subnet you use at the remote office needs to be different than the server end. For example if you are using 192.168.1.x at the office, the remote should be something like 192.168.2.x
-Once this is configured you can then use services similar to how you would on the local network. You will not be able to browse the network unless you have a WINS server installed. Also depending on your network configuration you may have problems connecting to devices by name, though this can usually be configured.. Using the IP address is less problematic such as \\192.168.1.111\SharenName
-Nome resolution can be dealt with in many ways. See:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/ro
However, the best method is to add the DNS suffix to the remote users VPN client configuration as described in the link above.
Robwill ,
That worked flawlessly and I have alo connected outlook using the http option . So that is all the bases covered . I do not have a wins server installed as it was causing sql 2005 some issues with our accounts package ,so that was removed, but the names are resolving funnily enough.
The wizard did not work before either sequal was installed or wins removed , I am guessing these did not cause the initail problems
I would still prefer if the wizard finished but this is an excellent workaround.
So thanks and if you have anymore ideas about the wizard great
Thank you
Glad to hear you are at least able to function. Though WINS is often used with VPN's, DNS is the better option and if set up correctly, as it appears to be in your case it should work well for you.
I am afraid I don't know why the wizard would fail, but I have seen other similar reports in the past. Cris is more familiar with the "inner workings" of SBS than I, and may have some ideas why it failed, but with SBS it can sometimes be a minor issue that seems totally unrelated and carried forward from an earlier problem.
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by: RobWillPosted on 2009-11-04 at 17:25:13ID: 25745964
Are you running the RRAS wizard or the SBS "Configure remote access" wizard, located under Server management / Internet and E-mail. The latter is what creates the remote connection client.