In Windows Server 2016 you no longer have an opportunity to switch back and forth between core and GUI installation, hence you cannot do install and configure AD DS in a lazy way (using full GUI) and then convert it to core. That was something I discovered hard way long time ago – so I … Configuring Windows Server 2016 Core Domain Controller
Just a quick note on renaming Windows based machine using CLI (this may be especially useful when working with Server Core). Before renaming machine you may want to see its current name which can be achieved in three different ways: 1) ipconfig /all 2) set 3) hostame As you can see third option is best one … How to rename Windows computer using CLI
Since Windows Server 2012 allowed add/remove of GUI “on the fly” via Uninstall-WindowsFeature/Ininstall-WindowsFeature and their aliases amount of questions “How do I do X in Server Core” decreased drastically as there is now universal lazy man response to this – temporarily add GUI do thing X and remove GUI again. Not always time efficient but effective … How to: Join Windows Server 2012 Core to domain
Just a brief disclaimer on why I’m writing this for those who find it strange to see words “what’s new” and “Server 2008 R2” at the time when everyone talks about Windows Server 2012 (probably even 2012 R2): 1) I decided to complete my WS 2008 certification so jotting down some points for myself. 2) … What’s new in Windows Server 2008 R2 Server core
