Windows Server 2012 - Disable Server Manager

q: When a user logs onto Windows Server 2008 or 2012 they are presented with Server Manager.  What is an easy way to disable that?

a: Follow these steps to prevent Server Manager from opening every time you log into the server:

1. Open Task Scheduler
2. Expand Task Scheduler Library
3. Expand Microsoft
4. Expand Windows
5. Select Server Manager
6. Locate the "ServerManager" task
7. Right click and select Disable