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Enabling BitLocker On Windows Server

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Enabling BitLocker on Windows Server

Prerequisites
• Windows Server Version (Windows Server 2008 or later).
• TPM - For better security, it's recommended to have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on
your server, although it's not mandatory.
• Backup - Always back up your data before enabling BitLocker.

Install BitLocker
Open Server Manager

➢ Launch Server Manager from the Start menu.

Add BitLocker Feature

➢ Go to Manage > Add Roles and Features


➢ Proceed through the wizard until you reach the Features section.
➢ Check BitLocker Drive Encryption, then complete the wizard.
➢ Click Next and restart the server for installation to get completed.

Enable BitLocker
Open control panel on server

➢ Select System and Security>BitLocker Drive Encryption


Select Option how to unlock bitlocker.

Choose How to Unlock the Drive

You’ll have options to unlock the drive using:

➢ TPM (if available).


➢ A password.
➢ A USB drive as a key.

You can either enter a password or USB. Whichever selected will be required while booting up
the system.

Select Option to back up the recovery key. This will be needed in case the USB is misplaced or
password is forgotten by user.
BitLocker will prompt you to back up your recovery key. Choose one of the options:

➢ Save to your Microsoft account.


➢ Save to a USB drive.
➢ Print the recovery key.
➢ Make sure to keep this key safe!

Follow the instructions on screen to move ahead. Encrypt the Drive

➢ Choose whether to encrypt the entire drive or just the used space.
➢ Start the encryption process. This may take some time depending on the size of the
drive.
➢ Ensure to select Run BitLocker system check box and click continue.

➢ Restart the system.


Monitor the Progress

You can monitor the encryption progress through the BitLocker interface.

Alternatively, open PowerShell as admin and run below command:

Get-BitLockerVolume -MountPoint c:

Additional Management

- You can manage BitLocker through Control Panel > System and Security > BitLocker Drive
Encryption.

Important Notes

- If you're using a server in a domain, consider using Group Policy for BitLocker management.

- Regularly check and update your recovery keys.

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