Need a little Windows 2008 Server Core help? (aka Put down your google and pick up your Core Configurator)

CodePlex - Windows 2008 Server Core Configurator

“If your using Server Core in Windows Server 2008, you'll know that there are always certain tasks you need to do upon installation to enable things like Activation, Firewall.

This Tool is a collection of scripts which will help provision and configure a Base Windows 2008 Server Core installation, The Server Core Configurator enables you to do all those 'little jobs' via a GUI, quickly and easily!

Product Licencing
Networking Features
DCPromo Tool
ISCSI Settings
Server Roles and Features
User and Group Permissions
Share Creation and Deletion
Firewall Settings
Display Settings
Add & Remove Drivers
Screensaver Settings
Windows Updates (Including WSUS)
and so much more...

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Windows 2008 Server Core Configurator - Core Configurator

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Core Configurator Release
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First official release of Core Configurator

We have implemented major bug fixes and additions in the code base so any feedback would be great as it helps us make this product better and more reliable.

This tool will help anyone wanting to setup all flavour of Windows Server Core (Hyper-V Server and Server Core).

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When I was trying to configure my first Server Core system, I was in google more than I was on the system actually doing the configuration. So when I saw this I knew I needed to share it.

I thought it a nice touch to see the release available as an ISO, along with a CAB version as well as then source

(via [MSFT-BE] Arlindo's Blog - IT Pro Evangelist - Windows Server 2008 Core Config)

 

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