Thursday, April 13, 2017

Switch between Full Server and Server Core with Windows Server 2012 R2

 How to convert from Full Server to Server Core with GUI Management to Server Core:
· Full Server
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Import-Module ServerManager
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Uninstall-WindowsFeature Server-Gui-Shell -Restart
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Reboot the Server
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· Server Core with GUI Management (Minimal Server Interface): Windows Server 2012 Core with Server Management GUI Shell
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Launch the PowerShell Window. Type Start Powershell  in command prompt and hit Enter.
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Uninstall-Windowsfeature Server-Gui-Mgmt-Infra -Restart
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Press Enter and uninstall begin..
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Reboot the Server.
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· Server Core (non-GUI Server)
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