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
    Because Nano Server does not support a local session, it must be accessed remotely.

  • How to copy files to and from Nano Server
    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
    PowerShell ISE makes it easy to edit local or remote files without opening additional ports on the remote Nano Server.

  • PowerShell ISE Limitations
    PowerShell ISE Limitations

  • How to manage processes and services
    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
    Because Nano Server does not have an interactive console, administration must be done remotely.