Global Infra CloudHow-To: Windows
Common Windows operations on Global Infra: RDP, firewall, disks, patching
Connect to a Windows Server
Use RDP with the following credentials format:
BASTIONEU\your_usernameAdd a Firewall Rule
Windows firewall rules are managed through Puppet hiera configuration. Refer to the Windows Puppet documentation for details on declaring firewall rules.
Set Up a Disk Layout
Disk layout configuration on Windows servers is managed through Puppet. Refer to the Windows user guides for disk management procedures.
Patch Your Windows Servers
Windows server patching can be done in two ways:
- With Puppet — automated patching through Puppet configuration
- With Rundeck — manual patching using the PCI-DSS Patching workflow
Contact the SRE team for patching schedules and procedures specific to your environment.
Add a Record to the Local Hosts File
Windows hosts file entries are managed through Puppet hiera configuration, similar to the Linux approach.
Copy a File to Windows Servers
File distribution to Windows servers is managed through Puppet file server resources. Contact the SRE team for guidance on deploying files across your Windows fleet.