How to access Windows through the console and RDP?

This guide will show how to create an instance and then access Windows using the OpenStack console and RDP from scratch.

a. To create an instance and set a Windows password, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Login to your account.

Step 2: Navigate to Services and then click on My Services.

Step 3: Click on your project.

Step 4: Navigate to Compute and then click on Instances.

Step 5: Click on Create Instance.

Step 6: Enter the instance details and hit Next.

Step 7: Click on Source then select Image from Boot Source drop-down and select Image Type as Windows Image from the drop-down menu.

Step 8: Select Window-Server-2019. Volume size will be automatically filled based on the image selected. Toggle Delete Volume On Instance Delete if you want to delete the volume on instance deletion.

Step 9: Click on Flavor then choose your flavor and click Next. If your flavor is unavailable, create a ticket with your specifications.

Step 10: Choose a network of your own choice.

Step 11: Select the Security Groups, choose the default security group and click Next.

Step 12: Click on Submit.

Step 13: From the left-hand side menu select Networks and click Security Group.

Step 14: Click on Select and choose Manage Rules from the drop-down menu against the default security group, then click on Add Rules. Now add the RDP rule, and then just click Add Rule.

Step 15: If you have chosen a private network in Step 10, assign a Floating IP to your instance. Click here to learn how to assign a Floating IP.

Step 16: Click on the instance name.

Step 17: Click on the Console tab.

Step 18: Select basic details to set up Windows and click Next.

Step 19: Click Accept to agree to the license terms.

Step 20: Set your Password, re-enter the password, and click Finish.

b. To access windows through the console, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Click Send CtrlAltDel on the top-right corner.

Step 2: Enter the set password and click on the arrow button.

Step 3: Select Yes for your network setting.

Step 4: Your window activation will start.

Note: Please do not close the terminal.

c. To access windows through the RDP, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Copy the IP address of your instance.

Step 2: Open the Remote Desktop Connection app on your system.

Step 3: Click on Show Options.

Step 4: In the computer dialogue box, type the IP address, enter Administrator as the username, and click Connect.

Step 5: Enter your password and click OK.

Step 6: Click Yes to continue and access your Windows.