What changes does the server make to a client computer?
Applies To: Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials
When you connect a computer to the server, Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials makes a number of changes to the computer so the computer and the server can work together.
The server:
Installs the Connector software on the computer.
Installs Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on the computer if not already installed.
Creates shortcuts on the computer’s desktop to the Dashboard and Launchpad.
Configures Windows Firewall ports on the computer to allow the following features to work:
Core Networking
Remote Desktop
Makes the following changes to the computer to facilitate backups:
Creates scheduled tasks to run automatic backups.
Installs services that manage backup operations with the server.
Installs a virtual device driver that is used during file and folder restore.
Installs the Health Agent to detect issues and create the corresponding alert notifications.
Creates scheduled tasks on the computer for recurring health assessments and to synchronize health alert definitions.
Adds services to the computer, which the computer uses to communicate with the server and with other Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials features.
Opens TCP ports 3389 to allow Remote Desktop in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP SP3 client computers.
Opens UDP ports 137 to allow NETBIOS name resolution in Windows XP SP3 client computers.
For information about connecting your computer to the server, see How do I connect computers to the server?