First W2008 Server Core Installation

This post is simply notes for me, but I hope you find them useful.

Important commands for Server Core:

• Rename server: netdom renamecomputer <oldName> /NewName <newName>
• Reboot server: shutdown /r /t 0
• Enter license key: slmgr -ipk <License Key with Dashes>
• Activate Windows: slmgr -ato
• Allow RDP: netsh firewall set portopening tcp 3389 "Remote Desktop"
• Allow ping: netsh firewall set icmpsetting 8
  • DISallow ping: netsh firewall set icmpsetting 8 disable
• To logoff: logoff
• To get a command prompt back:
  • Ctrl+Alt+Delete
  • 'Start Task Manager'
  • 'New Task'
  • 'cmd'
• Enable Remote Admin: Netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group=“remote administration” new enable=yes

Good resources out there:

• Server Core Installation Options - Step-by-Step Guide