How to enable WinRM?

Introduction

On this page we will describe the steps to follow to enable WinRM with the domain controller Group Policy for WMI monitoring.

Step by Step

Step 1: Create a Group Policy object

Fist of all, you need to create a Group Policy object for your domain.

1. From the start menu, open Control Panel.

2. Select Administrative Tools.

3. Select Group Policy Management.

4. From the menu tree, click Domains > [your domain’s name].

5. FRight-click and select Create a GPO in this domain, and Link it here.

6. Input Enable WinRM.

7. Click OK.

Step 2: Enable WinRM services

Secondly, it is necessary to enable WinRm services to allow remote management of the server through WinRM.

1. Right-click on the new Enable WinRM Group Policy Object and select Edit.

2. From the menu tree, click Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates: Policy definitions > Windows Components > Windows Remote Management (WinRM) > WinRM Service.

3.  Right-click on Allow remote server management through WinRM and click Edit.

4. Select Enabled to allow remote server management through WinRM.

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6. Click OK.

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