Create a Redirect from any Realm to a new Realm

Version Affected:  ALL

Description:  

In certain instances, there may be the need or want to redirect from an old SecureAuth Realm to a new one, possibly due to deprecating a realm.

Cause:  

Deprecating a realm for an updated realm.

Resolution:  

Using the Rewrite tool within IIS you can create an easy rule to do the redirect.

Launch the IIS Admin and select the realm you want to redirect FROM, then in the middle pane, double click the URL Rewrite icon
Once the URL Rewrite tool launches, on the far right pane, click 'Add Rule(s)' under the Actions menu.
When the wizard launches, select 'Blank Rule' and click 'Ok'
Give the rule a descriptive name Under "Match URL" In "Requested URL", select 'Matches the Pattern' in the drop-down In "Using", select 'Regular Expressions' in the drop-down In "Pattern", enter the value:   (.*)   Expand "Conditions" Leave the default 'Match All' Click 'Add'
In the "Add Condition" dialog Type, {HTTP_HOST} Select 'Matches the Pattern Set the 'Pattern' as:   .* Click 'Ok'
Under the "Action" area Select 'Action Type' as 'Redirect' in the drop-down Set the 'Redirect URL' to the realm or even URL that you want users to be redirected to Uncheck the 'Append query string' Set the 'Redirect Type' to 'Permanent (301)
Once completed, click 'Apply' in the "Actions" menu on the far right of the console.   Test the rule to ensure it works properly.

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