Windows Server 2012 Essentials – First Looks Part 1
Here is a brief look at the new Windows Server 2012 Essentials Release Candidate. Note that while this is a Release Candidate version, some items may change before the final release. The server is running as a virtual machine in Windows Server 2012 RC on an ASUS laptop.
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The boot up proess is similar to Windows Server 2012, as it is based on the same underlying operating system. |
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The login prompts are also similar to Windows Server 2012, and have the Metro interface. |
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After pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL |
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The initial Start experience is Metro with icons to common Server administrative tools. The Dashboad app is conspicously missing from this view, and hopefully it will be added in the final release. |
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Dropping down to the desktop reveals that missing Dashboard shortcut. Functionality is the same as with Windows Server 2012. |
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Opening the Dashboard reveals a new look Metro interface with similar functionality to Small Business Server 2011 Essentials. |
We’ll have a look at the new Dashboard in the next post. Stay tuned.
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