Re: VPN Question

From: Nick (rapman_at_noemail.nospam)
Date: 10/10/04 

Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 02:07:30 +0100

In my previous note that should have been "fine" instead of "file" !
Getting a bit late now - been looking this since 7am this morning!

"Nick" <rapman@noemail.nospam> wrote in message
news:eDxr5SmrEHA.3896@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Hi Les,
>
> The main list and email list open file, but the dropdown menus (i.e.
> New...) and trying to open an email do nothing. There is an error
> indication at the bottom left of the screen with the following errors:
>
> Error 1
> Line: 15
> Char: 30
> Error: Object Expected
> Code: 0
> URL: https:// removed>/exchange/info/Inbox/?Cmd=contents
>
> Error 2
> Line: 419
> Char: 1
> Error: Object Expected
> Code: 0
> URL: https:// removed>/exchange/info/Inbox/?Cmd=contents
>
> I have installed: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=831464 which I think
> is the patch you mention as that seems to be the general advice for this
> type of problem. I've also found a reference to a .js file that someone
> had in the incorrect lcoation when they had this problem - the file is in
> the correct place.
>
> What makes it wierder is that it works fine locally on the server and from
> another win2k3 server on the lan, but not from an XP desktop. In both
> instances I am connecting to it using HTTPS.
>
> Any further help gratefully appreciated
>
> Nick
>
> "Les Connor" <les.connor@DEL.cfive.ca> wrote in message
> news:eiki99lrEHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Nick,
>>
>> 'Doesn't open emails' ? Is there an error message?
>>
>> Do you have Exchange SP1 and it's prerequisite (Gzip compression fix),
>> and post-requisite (SBS fixes)?
>>
>> If not, have a look on the SBS Downloads page here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/sbs/downloads/default.mspx
>>
>> --
>> Les Connor [SBS Community Member]
>> -------------------------------------
>> SBS Rocks !
>>
>>
>>
>> "Nick" <rapman@noemail.nospam> wrote in message
>> news:%23gJvr5lrEHA.3748@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>> Thanks Mark,
>>> I've had a look at the remote workplace and it dos look good.
>>>
>>> I have two problems with it at the moment:
>>>
>>> 1) The web based outlook client does not open folders or emails. I've
>>> googled around for a bit and as far as I can tell its something to do
>>> with IE6 SP1. However I've seen no solutions to this. The basic client
>>> works fine, but I'm not going to get the users to move to that web
>>> client over using outlook, whereas I stand a chance with the premium
>>> client.
>>>
>>> 2) I need users to be able to access the shared drives on the lan, how
>>> can I make these available over the remote workplace? (sharepoint?)
>>>
>>> Thanks again for your help
>>> Best regards
>>> Nick
>>>
>>> "Mark Mulvany MCT" <mark@nospam.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23m8%23zXerEHA.1644@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>>> Nick,
>>>>
>>>> Have you taken a look at Remote web workplace, although strictly not a
>>>> VPN
>>>> it is very secure in its default implementation.
>>>>
>>>> i.e. everything is done over https, if you have'nt had a chance to
>>>> check it
>>>> out take a look at
>>>>
>>>> http://yoursbsservername/remote as it will give access to any XP pro
>>>> desktop
>>>> which has remote desktop enabled
>>>>
>>>> This should also answer b) as well as a) because once you are on your
>>>> client
>>>> desktop through the RWW you have access to all resources that the
>>>> client pc
>>>> has both local and remote.
>>>>
>>>> Let me know if this helps
>>>>
>>>> Regards Mark (The Irish MCT)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Mark Mulvany MCT, MCSE,MCSE+I,CNA,INET+
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Nick" <rapman@noemail.nospam> wrote in message
>>>> news:OGQTdXdrEHA.2000@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi
>>>>> I'm setting up a new SBS 2003 Premium installation and have VPN
>>>>> configured
>>>>> and working - to the extent that I can add users to the appropriate
>>>>> group
>>>>> for their logon to be accepted and to enable them to access the SBS
>>>> machine
>>>>> over the VPN.
>>>>>
>>>>> I would also like to enable the users to be able to access a) other
>>>> machines
>>>>> on the local network and b) potentially directly access the internet
>>>>> over
>>>>> the office connection.
>>>>>
>>>>> Option (b) is needed because once the user is on the VPN they are
>>>>> unable
>>>> to
>>>>> use their own connection as the VPN over-rides it.
>>>>>
>>>>> I've looked on the net/googled but to be honest seem unable to
>>>>> implement
>>>> the
>>>>> answers I've found (if they're appropriate!).
>>>>>
>>>>> Please can you tell me how to configure the VPN on the machine to at
>>>>> least
>>>>> do (a), and either (b) and/or tell me how to set routing so that on
>>>>> the
>>>>> client only requests to the subet for the work network get forwarded
>>>>> over
>>>>> the VPN connection and all other requests continue to go through the
>>>> remote
>>>>> machines internet connection?
>>>>>
>>>>> Many thanks
>>>>> Nick
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

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