I want to automate VPN connection to come ON nightly so that a database can replicate, then I would like to have it turned off. I know how to schedule Tasks, but is there a command line interface for the VPN connections? or how to turn this on/off?
Windows – How to automate turning on/off Windows VPN connection
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Use the CMAK to create a connectoid that has the option to not use the remote connection as the default gateway. Deploy that connectoid to your users. If you can't deploy the connectoid, simply have your users edit the properties of the connection thusly: Properties >> Networking Tab >> TCP/IP v4 properties >> Advanced >> Disable "Use default gateway on remote network". Works like a charm.
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It's a little bit of a process, but yes it can be done.
Create a VPN connection, save the username and password. Save the username and password. Disable the requirement to display progrss while connecting. Disable the "Prompt for name and password, certificate, etc".
Create a shortcut to the network connection. Save it somewhere handy. Create a batch file which simply has the name of the .lnk file in it. If the .lnk file is called "corp_vpn.lnk" the file should look like:
Then have it mirror the data.
To disconnect automatically, set the idle timeout (probably set it nice and high) and it'll connect and disconnect as needed.