If you forgot the administrator password for your Windows Storage Server 2012/2008 R2, there is no way to reset it from within the operating system. However, you can use a third-party utility called Kon-Boot to bypass the password and gain access to your server.Kon-Boot is a bootable CD or USB drive that contains a lightweight version of Linux. When you boot from Kon-Boot, it will bypass the Windows password prompt and allow you to log in as the administrator.Once you're logged in, you can change the administrator password by going to the Control Panel and selecting "User Accounts." From here, you can create a new password for the administrator account.Once you've set a new password, you can reboot your server and log in with the new password. Kon-Boot is a temporary solution, so you'll need to reinstall it each time you want to bypass the password prompt.If you're looking for a more permanent solution, you can use a utility called Offline NT Password & Registry Editor. This utility will allow you to change the administrator password without needing to boot from Kon-Boot.Offline NT Password & Registry Editor is a bootable CD or USB drive that contains a utility for changing the Windows password. Once you boot from the Offline NT Password & Registry Editor CD or USB drive, you can select the administrator account and enter a new password.Once you've set a new password, you can reboot your server and log in with the new password. Offline NT Password & Registry Editor is a more permanent solution, but it's also more complex to use.If you forgot the administrator password for your Windows Storage Server 2012/2008 R2, you can use a third-party utility called Kon-Boot or Offline NT Password & Registry Editor to bypass the password and gain access to your server.