Attempt to restore existing VPS:
Diagnostics of the VPS server that is currently not booting (Windows does not see the disk).
Check for the presence of a virtual disk in the Hetzner Robot/Cloud Console control panel
Connect via rescue mode or live image for:
File system check.
Save/backup important data (if possible)
If necessary — migrate/copy data to a new VPS.
If the disk or OS cannot be restored — document and proceed to the next task.
Technical task: Setting up VPS server on Windows Server 2021
Deploy and fully configure a VPS server based on Windows Server 2021 with support for remote access (RDP), secure VPN connection via OpenVPN, and printing documents from the server to a local office printer.
1. Deployment of VPS environment
Choose a VPS provider (recommended: Hetzner, possible alternatives upon agreement).
Order and prepare the VPS. Minimum technical specifications:Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 7 7700 (Zen4, 8 cores, 16 threads with multithreading) RAM: 64 GB DDR5 Storage: 2 x 1 TB Gen4 NVMe SSD
Perform Windows Server 2021 installation.
Activate the OS if needed.
2. Installing Microsoft Office
Install Microsoft Office (version 2021).
Activate the license (key provided).
Verify the operation of main components: Word, Excel
3. Configuring RDP access
Enable Windows remote access via RDP.
Configure Windows to allow RDP connections.
Add users to the "Remote Desktop Users" group (10 users)
Ensure basic security level:
Limit the number of connections.
Possible use of a non-standard port for RDP.
4. Setting up OpenVPN
Install OpenVPN Server on the VPS.
Generate your own CA (Certificate Authority).
Create certificates for clients (users).
Configure OpenVPN server to operate on a non-standard port (optional).
Issue clients:
.ovpn file (configuration + keys).
5. Printing to local printers from VPS
Configure redirect of local printers in RDP session:
Enable "Printers" in RDP settings.
Ensure driver is working
6. Configuring RDWeb and RemoteApp:
Install and configure RD Web Access role.
Configure RemoteApp Programs:
Publish CRM system, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and other approved applications.
Configure access groups: users can only launch published programs via browser or desktop shortcuts.
Prohibit full RDP access — only through RemoteApp.
Configure access to RDWeb via VPN
7. Transfer TradeCRM to the server and verify its operation (optional)
