Re: Windows 2003 server and CISCO VPN client 4.6

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 02/10/05 

Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 19:10:40 -0500

mike.jensen@gmail.com wrote:
> Do you know if it is possible to use the Microsoft VPN client to
> connect since the Cisco VPN client is not compatible with Win2003
> Server?

You can use whatever client you like, as long as it is fully compatible with
whatever you're connecting to. I believe you can use the native Windows VPN
client with a PIX, but I don't know - sounds like a good question to post in
a Cisco forum, or check their support site.
>
> Thanks.
> Mike
>
>
> Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote:
>> Mrkerala wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I'm using windows 2003 EE as a workstation and I need to install
>>> CISCO VPN Client 4.6 to dial into to my work. While installing the
>>> VPN client I'm getting and error GetINFClass error and the install
>>> fails. I read some place that CISCO VPN client is not compatible
>>> with WIN 2003, but is there a work around for this issue. An
>>> immediate response will be greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help in advance
>>> SP
>>
>> If Cisco says it isn't compatible with W2003, I think you're out of
>> luck.
>>
>> From
>>
>
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2308/prod_release_note09186a00802d398a.html
> -
>> VPN Client Not Supported on Windows NT Servers
>> The VPN Client is not supported on any Windows NT server version
>> (including Windows 2000 and Windows XP/.NET/2003 servers). Only
>> Windows NT 4.0 Workstation and Windows 2000 Workstation are
>> supported platforms.

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