Add a Managed Server

Overview

Add a Windows server to MSPControl and verify that the platform can manage it.

How to Add a Managed Server to MSPControl

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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for adding a managed server to MSPControl. It assumes MSPControl is already installed on your main control server, and you are adding a remote server for delegated service management. The managed server may host services like IIS, FTP, Active Directory, Hosted Exchange, DNS, File Server, and more.

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Prerequisites

1. On the Managed Server:
   • Ensure the server meets the current MSPControl prerequisites.
   • Allow remote access (e.g., RDP).
   • Configure Windows Firewall to allow communication with MSPControl components.
2. Main Control Server:
   • Ensure the Portal and Enterprise Server are up and running.
3. Credentials & Network:
   • Admin credentials for the managed server.
   • Ensure network communication between both servers.

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Step 1: Run the MSPControl Installer

Verify Prerequisites

Ensure prerequisites are fulfilled and that you’re using the same version of the MSPControl installer as on the main server.

Download and Launch

1. Download the installer from the MSPControl Download Page.
2. Run the executable on the managed server.

Fresh Installation Screens

1. Welcome Screen: Click Next.

   

   Fresh Installation Screens

   Legacy caption: How to Add a Managed Server.

2. License Agreement: Accept the terms and click Next.

   

   Fresh Installation Screens

3. Installation Type: Select Managed Server and click Next.

   

   Fresh Installation Screens

Existing Components Detected

1. Select Change when prompted with Modify/Repair options.

   

   Existing Components Detected

2. Choose Managed Server again to continue setup.

   

   Existing Components Detected

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Step 2: Feature and Component Selection

1. On the Custom Setup screen:

   • Ensure Server is selected (auto-selected if fresh install).
   • Adjust other components (e.g., Portal, Scheduler) as needed.

   

   Step 2: Feature and Component Selection

2. Click Next.

Prerequisite Check

1. The installer checks for .NET, IIS, URL Rewrite, and other dependencies.
2. Resolve missing prerequisites, then click Next.

Prerequisite Check

Web Settings

1. Configure component binding:
   • IP Address (or leave as default)
   • Port (default: 9003)
   • SSL Certificate (optional)
   • Host Name (e.g., panel.contoso.com)
2. Click Next.

Web Settings

Security Settings

1. Choose identity method:
   • Create New Account or
   • Use Existing Account
2. Optional: Enable Active Directory integration.
3. Click Next.

Security Settings

Set Server Password

1. Enter a secure password. This is required for the portal to connect.
2. Confirm the password and click Next.

Set Server Password

Finalize Installation

1. Click Install or Change (depending on setup type).

   

   Finalize Installation

   

   Finalize Installation

2. Wait for the setup to complete. Then click Finish.

   

   Finalize Installation

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Step 3: Register the Managed Server in MSPControl

1. Log in to MSPControl Portal as Administrator.

2. Go to Settings > Servers.

3. Click Add Server.

   

   Step 3: Register the Managed Server in MSPControl

4. Complete the following fields:

   • Server Name
   • Server URL (e.g., http://127.0.0.1:9003/)
   • Password (same as you set during install)
   • Confirm Password

5. Click Add Server.

Step 3: Register the Managed Server in MSPControl

The managed server is now integrated and ready for role assignment and resource provisioning within MSPControl.

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