This guide shows you how to install WAP (Web Application Proxy) on Server 2012 R2 and also configure it.

First step is to import the certificate into the Personal store on your server.

  • Open up MMC, you can click start -> run and type MMC and press enter.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • After the console window has opened then:
  • Step 1 -> Click on File.
  • Step 2 -> Click on Add/Remove Snap-in

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Click on Certificates
  • Step 2 -> Click on the Add > button

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • After you click add button the window above will appear:
  •  Step 1 -> Select Computer Account
  • Step 2 -> Click Next

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Make sure Local computer is selected.
  • Step 2 -> Click Finish.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Once everything has been selected in the above steps the selected snap-in will show on the right.
  • Step 1 -> Click Ok.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Right click on Personal and select all tasks.
  • Step 2 -> Click on Import.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Once you have clicked Import the above window appears. Click Next to continue.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Click on the Browse button. Locate your certificate.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Once you have selected your certificate it will show in the box (as above), click Next.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Leave the selected option as shown above and then click Next.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Click on Finish.

 

Installing Remote Access Role.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Open up Server Manager.
    • Step 1 -> Click Manage.
    • Step 2 -> Click on Add Roles and Features.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Leave the default as shown above.
  • Step 2 -> click Next.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 – > Click on Next.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Select Remote Access.
  • Step 2 -> Click Next.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> We not selecting any features, click Next.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Click Next.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Select Web Application Proxy.
  • Step 2 -> Click Next.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Confirm your selection and then click Install.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> once the installation is complete, click on the link as shown above to start the Wizard.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Click Next.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Enter in the Federation Service Name.
  • Step 2 & 3 -> Enter in the details of the account you will be using.
  • Step 4 – > Click Next.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step A -> Click the dropdown arrow and select your certificate.
  • Step 1 -> Click Next.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Step 1 -> Confirm everything and then click Configure.

Installing (wap) web application proxy – server 2012 r2

  • Once the configuration is complete, click the close button.

 

Next article we will be publishing Exchange through the WAP.

Hope it helps.

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