Finally add an Internal DNS record to point the URL you chose earlier to the admin center machine. On the machine you can browse to however if using IE you may get a prompt to say the browser is not supported.Ĩ. After the wizard completes you may need to wait a couple of minutes for the components to finish setting up. Choose a port and decide to force HTTPS or not.ħ.

Next install Admin Center via the Wizard, add the thumbprint copied in the previous step when prompted.

Take a copy of the certificate thumbprint.Ħ. Export your certificate with Private Key and import to the designated Admin Center machine computer private store. (Note if you don’t have a PKI you can also generate a self signed certificate via Powershell)ĥ. The name you give the certificate will be the URL to access the admin center so choose a suitable name – for example Next generate a certificate by submitting a request to your PKI ( – ) New request – Web Server Template.Ĥ. (Note: For 2008 R/R2 additional components may be required – refer to this preparation guide from Microsoft)ģ. Next choose any 2008 R2 – 2019 Server with Desktop Experience (core is also supported) or even a Windows 10 machine to install admin centre on. Start by downloading Windows Admin CenterĢ. This blog will talk through a high level setup to get you going.ġ. Windows Admin Center (previously project Honolulu) allows you to manage your server estate from the comfort of a browser.

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