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Configure PowerShell Remoting

Purpose

Allow controlled remote administration from HQ-MGMT01.

On target servers

Run as administrator:

Enable-PSRemoting -Force

Test from HQ-MGMT01

Test-WSMan HQ-DC01
Enter-PSSession HQ-DC01

Firewall

Only allow WinRM from the Management VLAN.

Source Destination Ports
Management VLAN Servers VLAN TCP 5985 / 5986

Security notes

  • Prefer HTTPS WinRM after PKI is deployed.
  • Do not allow WinRM from untrusted networks.
  • Use admin accounts only when needed.