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Troubleshooting remoting issues

Troubleshooting remoting issues - PowerShell Tutorial

From the course: Complete Guide to PowerShell 7

Troubleshooting remoting issues

- [Instructor] So let's review troubleshooting remote issues. Common remoting issues arise from several sources. One of the most common frequent culprits is WinRM configuration errors, which can include the WinRM service not running or incorrect listener settings that prevent successful communication. Additionally, authentication failures can occur due to invalid credentials or complications stemming from mismatched domains or trust relationships between systems. Another significant factor is network connectivity issues, which may be caused by blocked ports such as blocking of 5985, and 5986, or incorrect firewall configurations that hinder data flow. Recognizing and understanding these common problems is crucial as it serves as the foundation for effective troubleshooting and resolution of remoting difficulties. PowerShell provides a set of commandlets that are essential for troubleshooting remote issues effectively. The Test-WSMan commandlet is particularly useful as it allows you…

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