Datacenter Server Core for Windows Server 2016 serves as a cornerstone for enterprise IT infrastructure, providing organizations with a powerful and reliable platform to meet their diverse workload demands.
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Configuration and Connection to Datacenter Server Core for Windows Server 2016
To initiate the server, launch the virtual machine via Azure.
- For the VM to function properly, open port 3389 (TCP) in the network properties of the Azure Firewall.
- To connect to the virtual machine, execute the “Remote Desktop Connection” shortcut by pressing “Win + R” on your keyboard.
- In the window that appears, enter “mstsc” and click “OK”.
- In the subsequent window, input the IP address of the virtual machine and select “Connect”.
- Enter your username and password in the displayed window, then click “OK”.
- Check the box and click “Yes”.
- For basic Server Core configuration, you can use the built-in sconfig script. Simply run the sconfig command in the console
- You will be presented with a menu containing several options to configure Windows Server 2016.
Now you can start using your completely clean Datacenter Server Core for Windows Server 2016 virtual machine.