Configuring WinRM

[+dave164 Subscriber¹]

I'm trying to connect to my VM via WinRM, I can successfully, but only if it's name is in my TrustedHosts settings as it is not on a domain.

Is there a way that I can configure WinRM to not care what is in my TrustedHosts without it being a security risk? I have a lot of VMs, and I don't want to add each one into TrustedHosts.

When I try to use HTTPS instead, it tells me that I need a certificate with the CN as my own hostname installed. Is there a way to force it to use HTTP?

Regards,

David.

[code_ninja]

I think this belongs in the Software Discussion & Support Forum.

[Growled Member]

Moved to Software Discussion and Support.

[MrChoudhury]

When you are connecting to your host from anywhere without being part of the domain or TrustedHosts list or using https, you are basically sacrificing security to a degree.

You may choose to use TrustedHosts = * which will allow anybody, but ensure only the privildge ones are members of that group. On the other hand, if "Domain" is not an option, consider https with a certificate your company already maybe using for VPN purpose. Just a thought ..