Server Manager
Typically, users can launch Windows Server Manager by clicking the Server Manager button on the taskbar. The Server Manager displays the following information is under the Local Server tab:
- Properties
- Events
- Services
- Counter Data
- Best Practices Analyzer (BPA)
Server Manager displaying information about Properties.
Task Manager
The Task Manager provides system performance information and running software, including the following:
- Processes
- Performance
- Users
- Details
- Services
Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to launch the Task Manager.
Task Manager displaying information about performance.
Resourse Monitor
The Resource Monitor displays real-time, detailed information about hardware usage on a system, including:
- Overview
- CPU
- Memory
- Disk
- Network
To launch the Resource Monitor, Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open the Task Manager. Select the Performance tab and then click the Open Resource Monitor option.
Resource Manager displaying system overview information.
Tip: A cold reboot is completely turning off and then on the server power. A warm reboot restarts the server without fully shutting down the server. Using the iDRAC UI, the server can do a hard reboot using the power cycle request.
Important: The system should always be rebooted or shutdown gracefully.
