--- title: "Windows Server Administration" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/" description: "Your guide to Windows Server. Find tutorials on user management, security, RDP, firewall configuration, and software installation to master your server." vertical: "Hosting" date: "2025-07-03" last_modified: "2026-07-27" --- # Windows Server Administration Welcome to the central resource for managing your **Windows Server environment**. Known for its familiar graphical user interface (GUI), enterprise-level support, and integration with Microsoft products like MSSQL and ASP.NET, **Windows Server** is a platform for a wide range of applications and websites. --- Windows Server Administration Articles 24 results This section contains articles and resources for **Windows Server** administration. The topics covered include user management, firewall configuration, and software installation. - ## [A Guide to Windows Server Memory (RAM)](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/windows-server-optimization/windows-server-memory-ram/) Slow server? Learn how to check Windows Server memory (RAM). This guide explains cached, available, and in-use memory and when you should upgrade. [Read more: A Guide to Windows Server Memory (RAM)](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/windows-server-optimization/windows-server-memory-ram/) - ## [Adding Cloud Block Storage on a Windows Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/adding-cloud-block-storage-on-a-windows-server/) Cloud Block Storage (CBS) offers extra storage for your Cloud Server. It’s a raw block device, allowing you to format it as needed for your server’s requirements, though it requires minimal setup. [Read more: Adding Cloud Block Storage on a Windows Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/adding-cloud-block-storage-on-a-windows-server/) - ## [Adding Python path to Windows 10 or 11 PATH environment variable](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/adding-python-path-to-windows-10-or-11-path-environment-variable/) Easily add Python to the PATH on Windows 10 & 11. Our guide shows how to configure the environment variable during or after installation. [Read more: Adding Python path to Windows 10 or 11 PATH environment variable](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/adding-python-path-to-windows-10-or-11-path-environment-variable/) - ## [Adding Remote Desktop Users](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/adding-remote-desktop-users/) Need to give another user RDP access to your Windows server? Our guide walks you through creating a user and adding them to the Remote Desktop Users group. [Read more: Adding Remote Desktop Users](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/adding-remote-desktop-users/) - ## [Best Practices: Secure Mail Settings for MailEnable for Windows](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/best-practices-secure-mail-settings-for-mailenable-for-windows/) Secure your MailEnable server on Windows. Learn how to configure SMTP authentication and relay settings to prevent your server from being an open relay for spam. [Read more: Best Practices: Secure Mail Settings for MailEnable for Windows](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/best-practices-secure-mail-settings-for-mailenable-for-windows/) - ## [Change Your RDP Password](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/change-your-rdp-password/) Learn to change your RDP administrator password for enhanced security. [Read more: Change Your RDP Password](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/change-your-rdp-password/) - ## [Change Your Windows Server Hostname](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/change-your-windows-server-hostname/) Easily change your Windows server hostname — then update it in your Liquid Web account and DNS records. [Read more: Change Your Windows Server Hostname](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/change-your-windows-server-hostname/) - ## [Configure Cloud VPN on Windows](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/configure-cloud-vpn-on-windows/) Using a VPN to connect to your server? Liquid Web offers a cloud vpn solution for connecting to your server securely. Get directions for installing and configuring the VPN client on a Windows desktop. [Read more: Configure Cloud VPN on Windows](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/windows/configure-cloud-vpn-on-windows/) 1[2](?query-0-page=2)[3](?query-0-page=3) [Next Page](/hosting/server-administration/windows?query-0-page=2)