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

setup tasks. Depending on the deployment scenario of HPE StoreEasy 1000 Storage , these
steps can vary. These additional steps can include:
Running Microsoft Windows Update—HPE highly recommends that you run Microsoft
Windows updates to identify, review, and install the latest, applicable, critical security updates
on HPE StoreEasy 1000 Storage.
Creating and managing users and groups—User and group information and permissions
determine whether a user can access files. If the HPE StoreEasy 1000 Storage system is
deployed into a workgroup environment, this user and group information is stored locally on
the device. By contrast, if HPE StoreEasy 1000 Storage 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 HPE StoreEasy 1000 Storage—To register, see the HPE registration website
(https://h41360.www4.hpe.com/promo-signup.php?jumpid=hpr_r1002_usen_link2).

Using Server Core mode

If your operating environment does not require direct user interaction on the system, you can
place the HPE StoreEasy 1000 Storage into the Server Core mode. For example, if the HPE
StoreEasy 1000 Storage is located in a remote lights-out data center. However, any activity on
the HPE StoreEasy 1000 Storage that requires the use of the GUI cannot be done in Server
Core mode. The Server Core interface is a command prompt with PowerShell support. On HPE
StoreEasy 1000 Storage, 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 –r –t 0.
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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