GUI: Windows Server 2012

This edition of Windows server is based on Windows 8. It includes the controversial Metro design language and touch optimized features. Despite this, Server 2012 was very well received in the enterprise market.

Installation:

First Run:

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

Like Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 boots to the start screen by default. The traditional desktop is accessed by selecting the "desktop" tile on the start screen.

Initial Configuration:

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

Empty Desktop:

Charms Menu:

Desktop with Applications:

Windows 8 and up omit the Windows Classic theme entirely. A modified version of the standard Windows 8 theme is used in Server instead. This theme has higher contrast, with black borders around the windows and buttons.

Notepad:

Wordpad:

Calculator:

Clock and Calendar:

Volume:

Mixer:

Browser: (Internet Explorer 10)

On Screen Keyboard:

Control Panel:

Appearance:

Display:

Keyboard:

Mouse:

Date and Time:

International:

Accessibility:

Application Manager (Start screen):

A full list of applications was available by navigating to the start menu and pressing the down arrow.

File Manager:

Power Management:

Running Applications (Taskbar):

Task Manager:

Help:

Search:

Windows Server 2012 is afflicted with the same search functionality as Windows 8. There are no apps with the word "disk" in the title? Are you sure? Are you REALLY sure?

Recycle Bin:

Run:

Command Prompt:

Boot Screen:

Login Screen:

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: