How to manage Windows Server 2008 in Server Manager

The new server manager in Windows Server 2012 can also manage Windows Server 2008. This is how you set it up in 3 simple steps:

Windows Server 2008 with SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1

  1. Install .NET Framework 4.0 (Download from Microsoft)
  2. Install Windows Management Framework 3.0 (Download from Microsoft)
  3. Run the following command in powershell to enable and configure Windows Management Framework “winrm quickconfig

winrmconfigYour server is now ready to be managed and you can add it in server manager. If you do not run step 3, you will get an error message stating that “Online – Verify WinRM 3.0 service is installed, running and required firewall ports are open”.

Anders Rødland

Anders Rødland started his IT career in 2006. My main focus is MS Configuration Manager and client management, and I have passed 17 Microsoft certifications since then. My main expertise is on client management with Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Intune and Configuration Manager. I also do a lot of work on the security side with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. In addition to my Microsoft certification, I also have an ITIL v3 Foundation certification. This is my private blog and do not represent my employer. I use this to share information that I find useful. Sharing is caring.

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