Install the Connector software

The Connector software in Windows Server 2012 Essentials is installed when you connect your computer to the server by using the Connect a Computer to the Server Wizard. You can launch this wizard by typing http://<ServerName>/connect in the address bar of your web browser (where <ServerName> is the name of your server).

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If your computer is at a remote location outside of Windows Server 2012 Essentials, to run the Connect a Computer to the Server Wizard, type http://<domainname>/connect in the address bar of your web browser (where <domain> is the domain name of your organization. You can get your domain name information from your network administrator.

The Connector software does the following:

• Connects your computer to Windows Server 2012 Essentials.
  
  
• Automatically backs up your computer nightly (if you configure the server to create client backups)
  
  
• Monitors the health of your computer
  
  
• Enables you to configure and remotely administer Windows Server 2012 Essentials from your home computer
  
  

For step-by-step instructions about connecting your computer to the Windows Server 2012 Essentials server, see Connect computers to the server.