View the status of network computers

Windows Server 2012 Essentials makes it possible to perform common administrative tasks by using the Windows Server 2012 Essentials Dashboard. The Devices page of the Dashboard provides the following:

• A list of network computers, which displays:
  
  
  • The name of the computer.
    
    
  • The status of the computer. The computer status can be either Online, or Offline.
    
    
  • The computer description.
    
    
  • The Backup status of the computer.
    
    
  • The Update status of the computer.
    
    
  • The Security status of the computer.
    
    
  • The Alerts status of the computer.
    
    
  • Group Policy information for the computer.
    
    
• A details pane with additional information about a selected computer.
  
  
• A tasks pane that includes a set of device administrative tasks such as viewing computer properties and alerts, setting up computer backup, and restoring files and folders from a backup.