Chapter 18. Configuring Server Core after Installation

This chapter provides information and commands concerning the following topics:

• Installing Server Core

• Restoring the command prompt

• Renaming the computer

• Logging off, shutting down, and rebooting

• Configuring TCP/IP

• Setting the time, date, and time zone

• Joining a domain

Tip

You should be familiar with Server Core when preparing for the 70-642 and 70-643 exams.

Tip

If you’re running Windows Server 2008 R2, it’s much easier to complete most of the configuration with sconfig.cmd. It is not available by default on Windows Server 2008, and you’re unlikely to see any test questions on it; however, it’s a good menu-driven method of setting up a Server Core installation.

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