Using Server Core - HP StoreEasy 1000 Storage Administrator's Manual

on the deployment scenario of the storage system, these steps can vary. These additional steps
can include:
Running Microsoft Windows Update—HP highly recommends that you run Microsoft Windows
updates to identify, review, and install the latest, applicable, critical security updates on the
storage system.
Creating and managing users and groups—User and group information and permissions
determine whether a user can access files. If the storage system is deployed into a workgroup
environment, this user and group information is stored locally on the device. By contrast, if
the storage system is deployed into a domain environment, user and group information is
stored on the domain.
Adjusting logging for system, application, and security events.
Installing third-party software applications—For example, these might include an antivirus
application that you install.
Registering the server — To register the server, see the HP registration website
register.hp.com).

Using Server Core

The Server Core interface is a command prompt with PowerShell support. In Windows Server
2012 or 2012 R2, you can transition between Server with a GUI mode and Server Core mode
without reinstalling the operating system.
Transition to Server Core mode
1. Open PowerShell and execute the following command:
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Remove-WindowsFeature Server-Gui-Shell,
Server-Gui-Mgmt-Infra
2. When prompted, restart the server by executing the following command:
PS C:\Users\Administrator> shutdown
After the server restart, only the command prompt will be available, indicating the server is
now in Server Core mode.
NOTE: If you close all command prompts, there will be no way to manage the server in Server
Core mode. To resolve this issue, complete the following steps:
1. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE.
2. Select Start Task Manager.
3. Select File→Start New Task, which opens a command prompt.
4. Enter cmd.exe.
Alternatively, you can log off and log back again. For more information, see the Microsoft TechNet
article "Configure a Server Core Server" at:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj592692.aspx
Transition to Server with a GUI mode
1. Open PowerShell and execute the following command:
PS C:\Users\Administrator> Add-WindowsFeature Server-Gui-Shell,
Server-Gui-Mgmt-Infra
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