Owner's Manual
l WinRM HTTPS Listener Port
l AuthorizationforWinRMandWindowsManagementInstrumentation(WMI)Servers
Installing WinRM
Install WinRM version 1.1 if you are using the Windows Server 2003 operating system. You can download and install WinRM version 1.1 from
microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=845289ca-16cc-4c73-8934-dd46b5ed1d33&displaylang=en
On Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, WinRM version 2.0 is installed by default. WinRM version 1.1 is installed by default on Windows Server 2008.
Certificate Authority - Signed/Self-Signed Certificate
You need a certificate signed by the Certificate Authority (CA) or a self-signed certificate to install and configure the Remote Enablement feature on your
system. It is recommended that you use a certificate signed by the CA. You can also use the SelfSSL tool to generate self-signed certificates.
Using a Certificate Signed by the CA
1. Requesting a Valid CA Signed Certificate
2. Creating the HTTPS Listener With the Valid CA Signed Certificate
Requesting a Valid CA Signed Certificate
1. Click Start® Run.
2. Type mmc and click OK.
3. Click File® Add/Remove Snap-in.
4. Select the certificate and shift it to the right side.
5. In the new dialog box, select Computer Account, click Next, and then click Finish.
6. Click OK.
7. Expand Certificates from the newly-added tree.
8. Right-click Personal, select All tasks® Request New Certificate.
9. Click Next.
10. Select the appropriate certificate type, Mostly (Computer) and click Enroll.
11. Click Finish.
Creating the HTTPS Listener With the Valid CA Signed Certificate
Run the installer and click the link on the prerequisite checker to create the HTTPS listener.
Using the SelfSSL Tool to Generate Self-signed Certificates
1. Creating a Certificate
2. Adding a Certificate and Taking a Thumbprint
3. Creating the WinRM HTTPS Listener
4. Configuring the Envelope Size for WinRM