Switch Between Modes

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Applies To: Windows MultiPoint Server 2012

MultiPoint Manager includes the following modes to help you perform different types of MultiPoint Server system management:

  • Station mode: Typically, the MultiPoint Server system is in station mode. While in station mode, the MultiPoint Server stations behave as if each station is a separate computer that is running Windows, and multiple users can use the system at the same time. You and your users can share files and perform the work that you must do.

  • Console mode: When the MultiPoint Server system is in console mode, no stations are available for use by other computer users. Instead, all of the monitors are treated as displays of the computer system. For example, you can use console mode to install or update antivirus software, which cannot be installed when the computer is running in station mode.

To switch from station mode to console mode

  1. Open MultiPoint Manager in station mode, and then click the Home tab.

  2. In the Computer column, click the computer for which you want to change modes.

  3. Under *<computer name>*Tasks, click Switch to console mode. The computer restarts and all stations become unavailable.

To switch from console mode to station mode

  1. Open MultiPoint Manager in console mode, and then click the Home tab.

  2. In the Computer column, click the computer for which you want to change modes.

  3. Under *<computer name>*Tasks, click Switch to station mode. The computer restarts and all stations become available.

See Also

Manage System Tasks Using MultiPoint Manager
Managing - Glossary