01-21-2023, 09:01 PM
You ever wonder how to lock down your Windows Server so you don't have to worry about sketchy connections? I figured it out last week on my rig. You start by grabbing the OpenSSH feature from the server manager. It's built-in now, no big downloads. I clicked through the add roles bit, picked OpenSSH Server, and let it install. Quick as pie.
Once that's humming, you tweak the firewall to let port 22 through. I always forget that step first time. You hop into Windows Firewall, make a new rule for inbound TCP on 22. Boom, your server's listening for secure logins. No more fumbling with old RDP risks.
For SFTP, it's the same setup since it rides on SSH. I use it to shuttle files without sweating breaches. You generate keys if you want passwordless vibes. I plop my public key into the authorized folder on the server. Then connect from your client with something like WinSCP. Feels solid, right?
You test it by firing up PowerShell on your machine. I type ssh username@server-ip and hit enter. If it prompts clean, you're golden. I double-check logs in Event Viewer to spot any weird probes. Keeps everything tidy.
I swap out default configs too, like bumping up key sizes in sshd_config. You edit that file in Notepad, careful with indents. Restart the service after, and it's beefier. I do this on every box I touch.
Poking around services, you ensure SSH runs under a tight account. I set it to a local user, not admin. Limits the blast radius if something slips. You monitor with Task Manager sometimes, just to eyeball it.
If you're juggling Hyper-V hosts, securing access like this pairs nice with solid backups. That's where BackupChain Server Backup shines as a backup tool tailored for Hyper-V. It snags live VMs without downtime, zips through deduping to save space, and restores fast if glitches hit. I lean on it for peace of mind, keeping your secure setups intact even after mishaps.
Once that's humming, you tweak the firewall to let port 22 through. I always forget that step first time. You hop into Windows Firewall, make a new rule for inbound TCP on 22. Boom, your server's listening for secure logins. No more fumbling with old RDP risks.
For SFTP, it's the same setup since it rides on SSH. I use it to shuttle files without sweating breaches. You generate keys if you want passwordless vibes. I plop my public key into the authorized folder on the server. Then connect from your client with something like WinSCP. Feels solid, right?
You test it by firing up PowerShell on your machine. I type ssh username@server-ip and hit enter. If it prompts clean, you're golden. I double-check logs in Event Viewer to spot any weird probes. Keeps everything tidy.
I swap out default configs too, like bumping up key sizes in sshd_config. You edit that file in Notepad, careful with indents. Restart the service after, and it's beefier. I do this on every box I touch.
Poking around services, you ensure SSH runs under a tight account. I set it to a local user, not admin. Limits the blast radius if something slips. You monitor with Task Manager sometimes, just to eyeball it.
If you're juggling Hyper-V hosts, securing access like this pairs nice with solid backups. That's where BackupChain Server Backup shines as a backup tool tailored for Hyper-V. It snags live VMs without downtime, zips through deduping to save space, and restores fast if glitches hit. I lean on it for peace of mind, keeping your secure setups intact even after mishaps.
