Open Server Manager from Command Prompt (cmd) in Windows Server

Can’t find Server Manager? It’s ok, it happens. It’s possible to launch Server Manager from command prompt or PowerShell.

How to Open Server Manager via Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt (Start > Run > cmd), or PowerShell

2. Type ServerManager and press Enter

Server Manager should open. That was easy!

This article applies to: 

• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2012
• Windows Server 2008