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The client OS is Vista Business. The DC is 2003.
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The client OS is Vista Business. The DC is 2003.

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I guess I'll try installing WINS on the DC.
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I guess I'll try installing WINS on the DC.

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Installed WINS, but still no love.
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Thanks jdcreece.<br />
Cheers!<br />
--Rob
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I can connect to our LAN through a Checkpoint VPN client but I can't attach the PC to the domain. The VPN server is located at a data center where I have no control. It also appears that I can't change settings on the Checkpoint client. Our domain controllers are located at our corporate office and they are connected to the third party data center via a dedicated T-1 (the data center is where the VPN is handled.) I can RDP into the DC using the local IP once connected through the VPN.
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I can connect to our LAN through a Checkpoint VPN client but I can't attach the PC to the domain. The VPN server is located at a data center where I have no control. It also appears that I can't change settings on the Checkpoint client. Our domain controllers are located at our corporate office and they are connected to the third party data center via a dedicated T-1 (the data center is where the VPN is handled.) I can RDP into the DC using the local IP once connected through the VPN.

Attach PC to Domain Over a Checkpoint VPN Connection

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