Using Nano Server
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The lightweight nature of Nano Server may require different access patterns for common operations.
In this section
- How to access Nano Server
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Because Nano Server does not support a local session, it must be accessed remotely.
- How to copy files to and from Nano Server
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Because SMB is often blocked by firewalls, and Remote Desktop is not supported, copying files to and from Nano Server may require a different access pattern. PowerShell Remoting over Windows Remote Management (WinRM) can provide a more secure method for copying files.
- How to edit local and remote files on Nano Server
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PowerShell ISE makes it easy to edit local or remote files without opening additional ports on the remote Nano Server.
- PowerShell ISE Limitations
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PowerShell ISE Limitations
- How to manage processes and services
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Because SMB is often blocked, and Remote Desktop is not supported, managing processes and services on Nano Server may require a different pattern. PowerShell Remoting over WinRM (WSMan) and web-based Server Management Tools (SMT) can provide a robust method to manage processes and services on Nano Server.
- How to monitor CPU and network utilization
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Because Nano Server does not have an interactive console, administration must be done remotely.