In the Microsoft identity ecosystem, the serves as the reverse proxy and security gateway for Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) . It sits in the perimeter network (DMZ), protecting on-premises AD FS servers from direct exposure to the internet.
Set-WebApplicationProxyConfiguration -ConnectedServersName $updatedServers ``` Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard 2. Decommission the Target Server Perform these steps on the server being removed to fully clean up its configuration. Remove Remote Access settings: Remote Access Management console DirectAccess and VPN , and click Remove Configuration Settings in the Tasks pane. Uninstall the WAP role: remove web application proxy server from cluster
In the lifecycle of any production environment, change is inevitable. Scaling down, hardware retirement, traffic pattern shifts, or security overhauls often necessitate the removal of a node from a cluster. While adding resources is exciting, removing a Web Application Proxy (WAP) server from a cluster is a delicate surgical procedure. Done incorrectly, it can orphan authentication requests, break Single Sign-On (SSO), and leave your external users staring at a cryptic 503 error. In the Microsoft identity ecosystem, the serves as
Once removal is confirmed safe, decommission the physical/virtual server. Copied to clipboard 2
For those who prefer a visual interface, the Remote Access Management Console is the standard tool for managing WAP clusters.