GUI: Windows Server 2008

This edition of Windows server was based on Windows Vista.

Installation:

First Run:

On first run, Windows Server requires you to create a strong admin password before proceeding to the desktop and server setup

Initial Configuration:

A checklist of tasks are available to assist you with deployment of your server

Empty Desktop:

Desktop with applications:

Notepad:

Wordpad:

Calculator:

Clock and Calendar:

Volume:

Mixer:

Browser: (Internet Explorer 7):

On Screen Keyboard:

Control Panel:

Appearance:

Windows Server uses the legacy appearance settings pane, similar to that found in XP and earlier. This is due to the omission of Aero and many other visual styling options in Server editions.

Changing the desktop background is done the same way as Windows Vista, however only the default image and a selection of colors are built in.

Display:

Keyboard:

Mouse:

Date and Time:

International:

Accessibility:

Application Manager (Start Menu):

File Manager:

Power Management:

Running Applications (TaskBar):

Task Manager:

Help:

Search:

Recycle Bin:

Run:

Command Prompt:

Boot Screen:

Login Screen:

Logoff and Shutdown:

Shutdown Event Tracker:

Server editions of Windows require you to input your reason for shutting down the system. This information is logged for system administrators to review if necessary.

Shut Down:

About Windows:

About Application:

Font Selection:

Open File:

Color Selector:

Wrong Password: