--- title: "RIG Windows Server 2016 Installation Guide" slug: "rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-1" updated: 2022-06-06T21:01:43Z published: 2022-06-06T21:01:44Z canonical: "support.nectarcorp.com/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-1" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.nectarcorp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # RIG Windows Server 2016 Installation Guide ## Overview This guide instructs you on best practices when installing Windows Server 2016 on a Nectar Remote Intelligence Gateway (RIG). Unlike Server 2003 and 2008, Windows Server 2016 is well hardened when installed, so there is minimal customization or modification necessary. ### About this Guide This guide includes the following: ##### Server Specifications ##### [Installation and Partitions](/docs/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-1#_bookmark10) ### Audience This guide assumes that you are proficient with the Nectar Unified Communications Management Platform (UCMP). This guide also assumes that you are familiar with Microsoft Server 2016. ### Supported Software Versions - Nectar v8.7 ### ### Server Specifications For more information, see *Nectar Appliance Guide*. ## Installation and Partitions This chapter contains these sections: ##### [Install the Operating System](/docs/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-1#_bookmark11) ##### [Create Disk Partitions (Small/Medium RIGs)](/docs/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-1#_bookmark12) ##### [Create Disk Partitions (Large RIGs)](/docs/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-1#_bookmark13) ##### [Enable Remote Desktop Control](/docs/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-1#_bookmark14) ##### [Assign Static IP Address](/docs/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-1#_bookmark15) ##### [Disable Windows Firewall](/docs/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-1#_bookmark16) ##### [Configure Automatic Updates](/docs/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-1#_bookmark17) ##### [Install Telnet Client and SNMP Service](/docs/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-1#_bookmark18)P ### Install the Operating System After selecting the language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method, enter your product key. Then, follow these steps to install the OS: 1. When prompted, select **Windows Server 2016 Standard (Desktop Experience)**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-wxuvgogw.jpe?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D) 1. Click **Next**. *Figure 2-1Windows Setup* #### Select Custom: Install Windows Only (advanced). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-z4nyryac.jpe?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D) *Figure 2-2Windows Setup - Custom Install* ### Create Disk Partitions (Small/Medium RIGs) If your environment calls for a small or medium RIG, partition the disk as follows: 1. Create a 100GB Primary Partition for the C: drive. - This will account for the Windows OS (~32GB) and a paging file. - This allocation will support a paging file for a system with up to 32GB of RAM. - If your server requires more than 32GB, the space can be calculated as follows: #### Primary Partition = 32GB (Windows OS) + set the Windows Swap file to automatically manage paging file size for all drives - - - It is suggested that the Nectar software and data reside on a separate D: drive. ***Note*** *It is recommended to use 240GB for small RIGs and 500GB for larger deployments. Extremely large systems should have the spindles on SSD drives and dual or multi-threaded CPU’s.* ### Create Disk Partitions (Large RIGs) If your environment calls for a large RIG, you will partition the disks as follows: - - - Use the first disk array as the C: drive. - Use the second disk array as the D: drive. - It is suggested that the Nectar software and data reside on a separate D: drive. ### Enable Remote Desktop Control Follow these steps to enable Remote Desktop: 1. Enable **Remote Desktop**: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-thi5se21.jpe?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D) *Figure 2-3Enable Remote Desktop* 1. Select the radio button to **Allow remote connections to this computer**. 2. Uncheck the box to **Allow connections**...**Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (recommended)** requirement. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-iw4ij2tf.jpe?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D) *Figure 2-4Uncheck Network Level Authentication* ### Assign Static IP Address Assign a static IP address, including a DNS. ### Disable Windows Firewall Disable the Windows Firewall. If it is required for the Windows Firewall to be active, refer to the ***Nectar Ports and Protocols*** document for a list of ports that need to be opened in the Firewall. ### Configure Automatic Updates Configure Automatic Updates to download but not install. Use a scheduled Service Window to shut down the Nectar application and perform these updates. This is preferred over automatic updates to avoid any server reboots interfering with an active Nectar process, potentially corrupting the database and/or generating false alarms. For more information, refer to the ***Nectar AV and Update Best Practices*** document. ### Install Telnet Client and SNMP Service Follow these steps to install the Telnet Client and SNMP Service: 1. In the **Server Manager - Dashboard**, select **Add roles and features**: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-5s3veodd.jpe?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D) *Figure 2-5Server Manager - Dashboard* The **Add Roles and Features Wizard** window appears. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-khhryyvl.jpe?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D) *Figure 2-6Add Roles and Features Wizard - Installation Type* 1. Select **Installation Type** in the left pane. 2. Select **Role-based or feature-based installation** radio-button. 3. Select **Features** in the left panel. The **Add Roles and Features Wizard** window appears. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-7gmau39w.jpe?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D) *Figure 2-7Add Roles and Features Wizard - Features* 1. Select the following Features in the right pane: #### Remote Server Administration Tasks #### SNMP Service 1. Select **Results** in the left pane to monitor the installation: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-y23bmpr2.jpe?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D) *Figure 2-8Add Roles and Features Wizard - Results* ### Add l0calm0n 1. Open **Services.msc**, scroll down and select **SNMP Service** (if it is not listed it must be added as a Windows Feature). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-9azww754.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D) *Figure 2-9Services* 1. Right-click on **SNMP Service** and select **Properties** from the drop-down menu. The **SNMP Service Properties** dialog window appears. 1. Select the **Security** tab. 2. Under the **Accepted community names** section, select **Add**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-swe49b76.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D) *Figure 2-10SNMP Service Properties* 1. In the **SNMP Service Configuration** dialog window, select **READ ONLY** from the **Community rights** drop-down list. 2. In the **Community Name** text field, add the **l0calm0n** community string. 3. Click **Add**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-ihfqslkg.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D)![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/rig-windows-server-2016-installation-guide-image-nyprun2c.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T17%3A38%3A37Z&se=2026-11-08T18%3A38%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=d8CNblTIsCMG%2BQdryTSAcx%2Fpv2TbVOTyLj4%2Bs4e0i1A%3D) ***Note*** You may leave the **Accept SNMP packets from these hosts** section set to **localhost** but if you are planning to allow other devices to send SNMP to the RIG, add their IP or URL address in the bottom panel. The **Community** string can be something different than **l0calm0n** but you will have to edit the Local Rig agent with the new community string. In addition, the localrig-module.properties file needs to be updated in the /etc directory of the RIG, then restart the RIG service. *Figure 2-11* *Edit Agent* *Figure 2-12* *Properties File* 1. Click **OK**. Your RIG is now prepared with Windows Server 2016 and ready for deployment of Nectar’s UCMP software.