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We have multiple users who work remotely from home using Windows 7 pcs and a Cisco AnyConnect VPN to connect to our work network. &nbsp;We have multiple applications that rely on LDAP authentication for auto-login purposes. &nbsp;Is there a way to configure these workstations to remotely log onto our work domain using their Active Directory credentials?<br />
Thanks in advance!
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We have multiple users who work remotely from home using Windows 7 pcs and a Cisco AnyConnect VPN to connect to our work network.  We have multiple applications that rely on LDAP authentication for auto-login purposes.  Is there a way to configure these workstations to remotely log onto our work domain using their Active Directory credentials?
Thanks in advance!

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