Installation manual

Remote Enablement Requirements

The Remote Enablement feature is currently supported on:

• Microsoft Windows

• Microsoft Hyper-V

• Hyper-V Server

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• SUSE Enterprise Linux

• VMware ESXi and ESX

• Citrix XenServer 6.0

To install the Remote Enablement feature, configure the following on the system:

• Windows Remote Management (WinRM)

• CA/Self-Signed Certificate

• WinRM HTTPS Listener Port

• Authorization for WinRM and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Servers

Installing WinRM

On Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows 7, WinRM 2.0 is installed by default. On

Windows Server 2008, WinRM 1.1 is installed by default.

Certificate Authority Signed Self-Signed Certificate

You need a certificate signed by a CA or a self‑signed certificate (generated using the SelfSSL tool) to install and

configure the Remote Enablement feature on the system.

NOTE: It is recommended that you use a certificate signed by a CA.

Using a Certificate Signed by a CA

To use a certificate signed by a CA:

1. Request a valid CA signed certificate.

2. Create a HTTP listener with the CA signed certificate.

Requesting a Valid CA Signed Certificate

To request a valid CA signed certificate:

1. Click Start → Run.

2. Type mmc and click OK.

3. Click File → Add/Remove Snap-in.

4. Select Certificates and click Add.

5. In the Certificates snap-in dialog box, select Computer account, click Next.

6. Select Local Computer and click Finish.

7. Click Close and click OK.

8. On the Console window, expand Certificates (Local Computer) in the left navigation pane.