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In my previous articles (see list below) I have written about how, in Windows Server 2008, Server Core installation does not include the traditional full graphical user interface (GUI). Therefore, once you have configured the server, you can only manage it locally at a command prompt, or remotely using a Terminal Server connection. Read more about Server Core on my “Understanding Windows Server 2008 Server Core” article.
Like any other server, Server Core machines must be properly configured to be able to communicate on your network. Some of these settings include:
And other tasks.
Before you start, you need to configure the server’s IP address.
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netsh interface ipv4 show interfaces
netsh interface ipv4 set address name="" source=static address= mask= gateway=
Where:
netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="" address= index=1
Where:
net user administrator *
Next, you might want to change the computer’s name, as the default name is a random-generated name (unless configured through an answer file)
netdom renamecomputer /NewName:
shutdown /r /t 0
WinRM quickconfig
winrs -r: cmd
Where ServerName is the name of the server running a Server Core installation.
slmgr.vbs –ato
If activation is successful, no message will return in the command prompt.
cscript slmgr.vbs -ato
cscript slmgr.vbs -did
cscript slmgr.vbs -dli
netdom join /domain: /userd: /passwordd:*
Where:
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Note: Entering * as the password means you will be prompted to enter it on the command prompt window in the next step. You can enter it in the initial command, if you wish to. Note: Note that the word “passwordd” has 2 d’s in it…
shutdown /r /t 0
netdom remove
cscript C:'Windows'System32'Scregedit.wsf /au 4
cscript C:'Windows'System32'Scregedit.wsf /au 1
BTW, in order to view your current settings you can type:
cscript C:'Windows'System32'Scregedit.wsf /au /v
serverWerOptin /query
serverWerOptin /detailed
serverWerOptin /summary
serverWerOptin /disable
Windows Server 2008 Core machines need to be properly configured for communication across your network. While most of the Server Core settings need to be configured via the local Command Prompt, some settings can also be configured remotely. This article, a part of a complete Server Core article series, will show you how to do that.
Got a question? Post it on our Windows Server 2008 forums!
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