Managing server fleets, whether physical, virtual, or cloud-hosted, often requires administrators to work across multiple management tools, with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) commonly used for interactive administration.
Exposed or improperly secured RDP deployments continue to be a common target for cyberattacks, even though administrators frequently rely on RDP for routine server administration.
To simplify server administration and centralize day-to-day management, Hexnode UEM now supports Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025.
Sysadmins can now enroll, secure, monitor, and remediate Windows Server instances directly from the centralized Hexnode console – right alongside laptops, desktops, and mobile endpoints.
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What’s New? Key Capabilities
Here is a breakdown of what you can accomplish with Windows Server management in Hexnode UEM:
1. Flexible Server Enrollment
Onboarding servers across hybrid or air-gapped infrastructures requires versatility. Hexnode provides three dedicated enrollment pathways:
- Hexnode UEM Installer: A web-based setup wizard built for GUI-enabled servers.
- Generic Installer (.msi): A static installer using Base64 enrollment tokens, tailored for offline staging or air-gapped environments.
- Windows PowerShell: A silent, scriptable deployment method ideal for headless Server Core instances.
2. RDP-Free Remote Infrastructure Orchestration
Eliminate interactive RDP sessions for basic administrative tasks. Directly from the Hexnode portal, administrators can trigger direct remote actions including:
- Restart Device and Power Off
- Scan Device and Lock Device
- Wipe Device and Broadcast Message
3. BitLocker Encryption Governance
Centralize data-at-rest protection across your server infrastructure. Hexnode allows you to manage encryption policies remotely with dedicated actions to:
- Force BitLocker Encryption or Decryption
- Remotely unlock BitLocker-protected volumes
- Rotate BitLocker Recovery Passwords on demand
4. Over-the-Air Local Account Governance
Managing local administrator credentials across server fleets without RDP access can be cumbersome. Hexnode gives you full over-the-air local account control to Sync, Create, Unlock, Enable, Disable, or Delete local user accounts, as well as update roles and passwords directly from the dashboard.
5. Headless Server Core Automation
For lightweight Server Core instances running without a desktop interface, Hexnode’s Execute Custom Script engine allows you to run background PowerShell or Batch scripts. Modify firewall rules, adjust network settings, retrieve event logs, or manage software patches without a graphical desktop interface.
Real-World Use Case
Scenario: Managing 50+ headless cloud-hosted Windows Server Core instances across multiple cloud regions.
Previously, auditing local admin accounts or adjusting firewall parameters across these instances required setting up individual remote sessions or maintaining complex custom scripts.
With Hexnode, your team can deploy a silent PowerShell onboarding script during server provisioning, enforce BitLocker encryption, manage local account privileges, and push firewall update scripts to all 50 servers simultaneously, all from one web browser, without opening a single RDP port.
Ready to bring your server infrastructure under unified management?
Existing Customers: Log into your Hexnode UEM console to start enrolling servers today.
New to Hexnode? Claim your 14-day free trial and start securing your Windows Server fleet today.
