Server Manager Remote Management

A carryover from earlier versions of Windows Server is the Server Manager Remote Management, which allows the Server Manager console to remotely manage another server. This makes available all the features of Server Manager to the remote computer, allowing administrators to easily manage Windows Server 2012 servers from a central location.

Several functions of Server Manager Remote Management are disabled by default. This is a security feature, much like Remote Desktop, and so Windows Server 2012 defaults to a more secure state out of the box. To enable the Server Manager Remote Management, follow these steps:

1. Launch Control Panel.

2. Click the Check Firewall Status link.

3. Click Advanced Settings.

4. Click ...

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