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Thanks. &nbsp; I got those that could get through the vpn , the others having trouble getting through vpn.
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I have a customer that we replaced the server with one no running Server 2012. &nbsp; Since then some of the users can get into vpn and they can use Remote Desktop Connection to get to the server files. &nbsp;The issue is that they cannot use the applications off their laptop desktop. &nbsp; When they use Remote Desktop they are looking at the server and the server does not have all the applications on it. &nbsp; Shouldn't they be able to use VPN and as soon as they get through the VPN access the files needed on the server via their desktop since they have mapped drives just as they use in the office (these mapped drives are on their laptops)?
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I have a customer that we replaced the server with one no running Server 2012.   Since then some of the users can get into vpn and they can use Remote Desktop Connection to get to the server files.  The issue is that they cannot use the applications off their laptop desktop.   When they use Remote Desktop they are looking at the server and the server does not have all the applications on it.   Shouldn't they be able to use VPN and as soon as they get through the VPN access the files needed on the server via their desktop since they have mapped drives just as they use in the office (these mapped drives are on their laptops)?

Cannot access Server files through VPN

A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or travelling users access to a central organizational network securely. VPNs encapsulate data transfers using secure cryptographic methods and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that the data cannot be intercepted.

The Windows operating systems have distinct methodologies for designing and implementing networks, and have specific systems to accomplish various networking processes, such as Exchange for email, Sharepoint for shared files and programs, and IIS for delivery of web pages. Microsoft also produces server technologies for networked database use, security and virtualization.