Datacenter Server Core for Windows Server 2022 provides a robust, stripped-down operating system designed specifically for data centers and enterprise environments, offering powerful server management and virtualization capabilities without the overhead of a graphical user interface (GUI).
Effortless installation. Ready-to-run with easy maintenance. Explore now for a smooth experience!
Configuration and Connection to Datacenter Server Core for Windows Server 2022
To initiate the server, launch the virtual machine via Azure.
- For proper functionality of the VM, it is necessary to open port 3389 (TCP) in the network properties of the Azure Firewall.
- To establish a connection to the virtual machine, execute the “Remote Desktop Connection” shortcut by pressing “Win + R” on your keyboard.
- In the prompted window, type “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 proceed by clicking “Yes”.
- This action opens Windows Server 2022 deployed in the Core Server Components deployment setting.
Now, you can commence utilizing your Datacenter Server Core for Windows Server 2022 virtual machine, which is entirely clean.

