How do I... Install and configure Windows Server Core?

How do I… Install and configure Windows Server Core?

By steven s. warren November 12, 2007, 3:09 PM PST

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How do I… Install and configure Windows Server Core?

By Steven Warren

Install Windows Server 2008 Server Core

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With the imminent launch of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 coming on February 27, 2008, I want to show you a feature I am fond of in this new operating system. With Windows Server 2008, you have the option of performing a Windows Server Core installation, which provides you with the minimum set of tools to run Windows.

You are provided with a kernel and a command line to manage the server. It is slim and bare bones and allows you to configure Windows concisely. This type of installation is perfect for a datacenter. I am really excited about this feature.

Installation
When you first run through the installation of Windows Server 2008, you have two options for installation. They are:

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (Full Installation)
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (Server Core Installation)

The following eight screen shots walk you through the installation of Windows Server Core which took approximately ten minutes to install.

Install Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Login

Image: Raspberry Pi Foundation

Login

You are required to change the password and set an Administrator password on initial login.

Image: Raspberry Pi Foundation

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