Providing external url for the fqdn for webfeed returns error in eventlog that shows internal url is being used - how to change to the external url?

Question

I've got my Rdweb accessible on both my internal and external network by using split dns locally to resolve the external url (remote.domain.com/rdweb) to resolve and everything works fine. However users don't want to use the rdweb interface (as it is slower
than just clicking on a rdp shortcut.
Following the notes at http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/14488.distribution-of-remote-apps-and-desktops-in-windows-server-2012.aspx - I've tried to set up the webfeed on a Win7+ machine but when I enter the external url that
is protected by an SSL cert the eventlog shows that the internal address is being used and it doesn't match the certificate. - "There is a problem with this connection's security certificate.
The remote computer cannot be authenticated due to problems with its security certificate.                        
Security certificate problems might indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept data you send to the remote computer.                       
Windows cannot continue setting up this connection. Contact your workplace administrator for assistance.                         
Connection name:
Connection URL: https://internalservername/rdweb/feed/webfeed.aspx
How do I set the servers to use the external address rather than the internal one - i'm assuming it's similar to exchange's
Set-webservicesvirtualdirectory command but I can't find the equivalent command documented anywhere.
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Answer 1

Hi,
Thank you for posting in Windows Server Forum.
Please check below mention point. 
•  Create a relevant DNS entry in the mentioned zone to point to the RDS environment’s internal IP address
•  Create a relevant DNS entry in external DNS to point to the firewall which is publishing RDS’s external IP address
•  You can use the below mention script to change the FQDN of the RDP files provided by RD Web Access / RemoteApp and Desktop connection feed. 
Change published FQDN for Server 2012 or 2012 R2 RDS Deployment
http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Change-published-FQDN-for-2a029b80
In addition please check below mention thread.
How do I change the URL to the Remote Web Access server in Windows Server 2012?
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/67dfab70-7e10-4e0b-a3c8-63ce776f2355/how-do-i-change-the-url-to-the-remote-web-access-server-in-windows-server-2012?forum=winserverTS
Apart from this, also check the settings under; IIS in RDWeb Server as per below mention path.
Expand the default Website >Pages >Application Settings >DefaultTSGateway >
Enter the external address (FQDN) of the RD Gateway in the Value Field.
Hope it helps!
Thanks,
Dharmesh