Use case 1: Automatic logon

Certain use cases require that the operating system of a client computer may only be started if there is a network connection, e.g. ATMs or special notebooks that may be used exclusively in the corporate network. In the event that this type of computer is stolen, the operating system can no longer be started without a network connection and the hard disks cannot be decrypted accordingly.

Follow these steps for configuration (the settings on the other tabs are explained in the corresponding descriptions):

1. Select the basic setting Enable network pre-boot authentication.
2. Select Allow automatic logon to the network.
3. Remove the checkmark at Allow other logon methods.
4. Leave the default value for failsafe at 3. This way you can make sure that only after 3 successful network logins there is no other way to log on. This option is intended for both testing purposes and as a failsafe.

5. Leave the default value 3 at Number of automatic retries until network connection is established.

6. Likewise, you can leave the pauses between retries at 5 seconds.

7. Apply your changes by clicking OK.