Administrator's Guide

NOTE: Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard Edition is installed in Server with a GUI mode
by default. You can switch to Server Core Installation mode; however, Server Core Installation
mode is only supported on an HP 3PAR StoreServ File Controller when the operating environment
does not require user interaction (such as in a data center). Any activity that requires the use of a
GUI must be done in Server with a GUI mode. For more information about installation options,
see the “Windows Server Installation Options” article on Microsoft TechNet at:
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/hh831786.aspx
To switch to Server Core mode, see “Using Server Core” (page 20) for more information.
The Initial Configuration Tasks window assists during the initial out of box setup by configuring
items such as time zone, networking, domain join, and provisioning storage. Select Windows
Server Manager→File and Storage Services to create virtual disks and place volumes on the virtual
disks. Also, the Windows Server Manager→Tools→HP StoreEasy menu provides a collection of
HP and Microsoft utilities that are useful for managing the storage system. These menu items are
also accessible from the HP StoreEasy folder on the desktop.
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