# Installing OpenSSH

In settings, select Apps & Features -> Optional features -> add new

Select OpenSSH server from the list.

Reboot the machine.

When back in, open `services.msc` and enable the OpenSSH Server service.

# Adding local administrator account

```bash
net user backup /add
net localgroup Administrators backup /add
net user backup *
```

# Connecting from HOST

To connect with SSH and Ansible, the HOST machine must have `sshpass` installed.

It is also necessary to have `ansible.windows` installed:

```bash
ansible-galaxy collection install ansible.windows 
```

# Pre-config of host