Clientless SSL VPN Feature - Cisco ASA Configuration and Implementation Guide

Nonstandard Application and Web Resource Handling

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Which feature allows the ASA to handle nonstandard applications and web resources so that they display correctly over a clientless SSL VPN connection?

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The feature that allows the ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) to handle nonstandard applications and web resources so that they display correctly over a clientless SSL VPN connection is Smart Tunnel.

Smart Tunnel is a feature of Cisco ASA SSL VPN that allows clientless access to certain types of applications that may not be compatible with the Web VPN interface. It provides a way for users to access network resources that require a native client without having to install any additional software on the client device.

Smart Tunnel works by creating a secure tunnel between the client device and the network resource, which allows the application to run as if it were installed on the client device. The tunnel can be established using either TCP or UDP, depending on the requirements of the application. Once the tunnel is established, the client device can interact with the application using its native interface.

Smart Tunnel can be configured on the ASA by creating a list of applications that should be tunneled. This can be done using either the ASDM (Adaptive Security Device Manager) or the CLI (Command Line Interface). Once the list is created, the ASA will automatically detect when the user is attempting to access one of the specified applications and will initiate the Smart Tunnel.

In conclusion, the Smart Tunnel feature of the ASA enables clientless SSL VPN users to securely access nonstandard applications and web resources that would otherwise not display correctly over a VPN connection.