CyberShieldRDP Windows Server Deployment Guide
Head to the CyberShieldRDP Management Console, then click the New Deployment button to get started. You'll be prompted to enter a name for your Windows RDP deployment, then select your target server infrastructure. Next, click Create Deployment and you'll be taken to a screen where you can configure your Windows server settings.
Setting up CyberShieldRDP Windows Server
OpenSSH Automated Deployment Strategies
Windows servers can leverage automated deployments using OpenSSH with the following approaches:
- Windows OpenSSH Server Configuration
Enable OpenSSH Server feature
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name OpenSSH.Server~~~~0.0.1.0
Start-Service sshd
Set-Service -Name sshd -StartupType Automatic
More info about using OpenSSH on Windows.
- Automated Deployment Considerations
- Use PowerShell remoting
- Leverage Windows Remote Management (WinRM)
- Implement key-based authentication
Key Security Configurations
- Use strong SSH key authentication
- Configure Windows Firewall rules
- Implement multi-factor authentication
- Restrict SSH access to specific IP ranges
Typical Windows Server Deployment Paths
- Standard Deployment:
C:\inetpub\wwwroot
- RDP Configuration Directory:
C:\ProgramData\CyberShieldRDP
- Logging Path:
C:\Logs\CyberShieldRDP
Connection Troubleshooting
- Verify Windows Firewall allows SSH/RDP
- Confirm correct server hostname
- Ensure correct user credentials
- Check network security groups
- Validate Windows Remote Management settings
Deployment Options
Automated Deployment Features
- Incremental file synchronization
- Rollback capabilities
- Scheduled deployment windows
- Integrated logging and monitoring
Recommended Deployment Strategies
- Use configuration management tools
- Implement infrastructure-as-code principles
- Leverage Windows PowerShell DSC (Desired State Configuration)
Advanced Configuration
Security Enhancements
- Implement Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection
- Configure Windows Server Hardening Guidelines
- Use AppLocker for application whitelisting
- Enable Windows Update automatic management
Monitoring and Logging
- Set up Windows Event Forwarding
- Configure centralized log management
- Implement real-time threat detection
- Use Windows Performance Monitor
Run your first deployment
By default, DeployHQ will upload the whole repository to your server on the first deployment. Helpful Deployment Guides:
- Don't deploy your whole repository on the first deployment
- Using Accelerated TAR Deployments
- Running your first deployment
Further reading
DeployHQ features to enhance your deployments:
- Compiling assets with the Build pipeline
- Running server commands with SSH commands
- Excluded files
- Config files
- Integrations
Want to learn more about deployment? Check out our documentation or contact our support team for assistance.