Guide – How To Start – Minimal Core VM on Windows Server 2016 DC

 Minimal Core VM on Windows Server 2016 DC offers a lightweight, high-performance environment, reducing system resource usage while enhancing security. Ideal for virtualization, cloud, and resource-constrained applications.

This is a quick deployment and ready-to-run image.

Simple and rapid installation. Easy to maintain.

Configuration and Connection to Minimal Core VM on Windows Server 2016 DC

      To initiate the server, launch the virtual machine via Azure.

  1. After purchasing and starting the VM, you should know its IP address. You can find it in Azure’s account. (You need to select the virtual machine from the list. Select the virtual machine from the list and click on the “Overview” item. The IP address will be displayed in the “Public IP аddress” line)
  1. To connect to the server, port 3389 TCP must be open in the Azure network settings
  1. To connect to the virtual machine, execute the “Remote Desktop Connection” shortcut by pressing “Win + R” on your keyboard
  1. In the prompt window, type “mstsc” and click “OK”
  1. Follow these steps:
  • In the <Computer> field, enter the “Public IP аddress” of the virtual machine
  • In the <Username> field, enter the login you used when creating the VM
  • Click the “Connect” button
  1. Enter the password you specified when creating the virtual machine and click “OK”
  1. Check the box and proceed by clicking “Yes.”
  1. Launch Server Manager from the Start menu

Now you can use your completely clean Minimal Core on Windows Server 2016 DC virtual machine

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