
There are some important limitations and tips to keep in mind when you work with a server in Server Core mode: You can add hardware and manage drivers locally while in Server Core mode. You can switch the computer to Server with a GUI mode, use the usual user interface tools to accomplish your tasks, and then switch back to Server Core mode.ġ.6 Add hardware and manage drivers locally You can manage servers in Server Core mode using Windows PowerShell either locally or remotely.īy running Server Manager on a remote computer, you can connect to a server that is in Server Core mode.ġ.3 Manage with Microsoft Management Consoleīy using a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in, you can connect to a server that is in Server Core mode.īy using another computer running Windows, you can use Remote Desktop Services to run scripts and tools on a server that is in Server Core mode. Locally and remotely using Windows PowerShellĬonverting the server to Server with a GUI mode

You can manage the server in the following ways:

This topic explains the various methods available for managing a Windows Server 2012 server in Server Core mode, as well as how to add hardware and manage drivers. Applies To: Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012
