Windows server 2012 tutorial

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The Windows Server 2012 user interface tends to be confusing to those who have previously worked with Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2. This article explains how to perform common management tasks within the new interface.

Introduction

By now you have probably heard that with its Metro interface and redesigned Server Manager, Windows Server 2012 is vastly different from its predecessors. In fact, many administrators initially find themselves having trouble performing even some of the most basic tasks because the interface is so different from what they are used to. That being the case, I decided to write an article series that walks you through the process of performing common tasks in a Windows Server 2012 environment.

Rebooting the Server

The one thing that I personally had the toughest time figuring out when I first got started with Windows Server 2012 was rebooting the server. After all, the Start menu is gone, and so is the shut down option that has always existed on the Start menu.
To power down (or reboot) your server, move your mouse to the upper, right corner of the screen. When you do, Windows will display a series of icons along the right side of the screen. Click the Settings icon and you will be taken to the Settings page, which you can see in Figure A. As you can see in the figure, the bottom row of icons includes a Power button. You can use this icon to shut down or to reboot the server.

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