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Protocol

WinRM

Windows remote management

Port 5985 / 5986TCPEncrypted: Optional

Record

Ports
5985, 5986
Transport
TCP
Encryption
Optional
Typical use
PowerShell remoting and automation

Security considerations

Prefer HTTPS (5986); restrict to management sources

Where this protocol is explained

Automation & Scripting

Replacing repetitive manual work with code so outcomes are consistent, fast and auditable.

Topics that use this protocol

Automation & Scripting

Replacing repetitive manual work with code so outcomes are consistent, fast and auditable.

Other protocols over TCP

DNS over TLSFTPFTPSGlobal CatalogHTTPIMAP / IMAPSKubernetes APILDAPSMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQL / MariaDB

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