The Server Core installation option of Windows Server 2008 requires initial configuration at a command prompt. A Server Core installation does not include the traditional full graphical user interface. Once you have configured the server, you can manage it locally at a command prompt or remotely using a Terminal Server connection. You can also manage the server remotely using the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) or command-line tools that support remote use.
Join a domain
netdom join ComputerName /domain:DomainName /userd:UserName /passwordd:*
Yes, /passwordd:*
needs to have that second d at the end of it.
Remove from domain
netdom remove
Rename a Domain Member
netdom renamecomputer %computername% /NewName: /userd: /password:*
Rename Administrator
wmic UserAccount where Name=”Administrator” call Rename Name=”new-name”
Add User to a Local Group
net localgroup GroupName /add \
Remove User from a Local Group
net localgroup GroupName /delete \
Confirm Domain and/ New Computer name
Set
Update User Passwords
Net user [/domain] *
Server Core Common Server Management Commands
Toggle Remote Desktop on and off
Cscript \windows\system32\scregedit.wsf /ar 0
Enable reduced security for RDP connections
Cscript \windows\system32\scregedit.wsf /cs 0
Active Server Core
Local method – Slmgr.vbs –ato
Remote method – Cscript windows\system32\slmgr.vbsServerName UserName password:-ato
Rename a Stand-Alone Member
netdom renamecomputer /NewName:
List of installed patches
wmic qfe list
Install Updates
wusa .msu /quiet
Configure for AutoUpdates
cscript scregedit.wsf /AU 4
Disable AutoUpdates
cscript scregedit.wsf /AU 1
View AutoUpdate Setting
cscript scregedit.wsf /AU /v
Configure the Page File
wmic pagefileset where name=”” set InitialSize=,MaximumSize=
Configure a Proxy Server: (Server Core cannot use a proxy that requires a proxy)
netsh Winhttp set proxy :
All TCP/IP commands work including the following
IPConfig
ARP
Ping
PathPing
TraceRT
Route
NSLookup
NetStat
NBTStat
List Running Services
sc query
Start and/or Stop a Service
sc start
sc stop
Task Manager: (Ctrl+Shift+Esc)
taskmgr
Manage Disk Volumes
Diskpart /?
Defrag a Volume
defrag /?
Change Time and Time Zone
control timedate.cpl
Change the Desktop Resolution: (requires you to log off and back on)
Regedit – HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Video
\0000\DefaultSettings.XResolution
\0000\DefaultSettings.YResolution
Display the Time in the Command Prompt
prompt [$t]$s$p$g
Log off
shutdown /l
Restart Now
shutdown /r /t 0
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