Server Core Commands
It”s been quite awhile since my last Server Core blog so I feel obligated to share some of the other findings that I have. I”ve been asked several times how to configure TCP/IP settings on a Server Core server.
To configure the IP address we will have to remember (or learn) Netsh.
Configure a Static IP Address on Server Core:
Netsh int ipv4 set address “Local Area Connection” static 10.1.1.10 255.255.255.0 10.1.1.1
Netsh int ipv4 set dnsserver “Local Area Connection” static 10.1.1.5 primary
Netsh int ipv4 set winsserver “Local Area Connection” static 10.1.1.6 primary
Configure a Dynamic (DHCP) IP Address on Server Core:
Netsh int ipv4 set address “Local Area Connection” source=dhcp
Change the name of the network interface on Server Core:
Netsh int set interface name = “Local Area Connection” newname = “Primary Network”
And another little handy command that I thought you might like.
List of installed patches:
wmic qfe list
Hope that helps those that are in need.
March 28th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
you should compile all these into a single page. I”ve got a couple of good ones here, you may have already posted them..
Rename the computer
wmic computersystem where name=”%computername%” rename name=”new-name”
Rename Administrator
wmic UserAccount where Name=”Administrator” call Rename Name=”new-name”
Disable firewall
netsh firewall set opmode disable
Toggle Remote Desktop on and off
Cscript windowssystem32scregedit.wsf /ar 0
Enable reduced security for RDP connections
Cscript windowssystem32scregedit.wsf /cs 0
March 28th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Nice addition Norm. If you click on the Server Core tag you can see all the posts that I have on Server Core…although I do like your idea. I think i”ll include them all in an article on Adminprep.com.
December 16th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
In case you guys have not ran into this tool yet, I thought I would send it your way.Its called SMART Suite for Windows Which provides a GUI for configuring server core platforms. It is much like the “Core Configurator” that was out awhile back, which I am sure you are aware of. This thing has many features including windows updates, firewall, networking, remote access, you name it. Its free you just have to fill out the application below
http://licensing.portlock.com/products/smart_suite/windows/application/
Here is a list of features if you are intersted. Have fun.
Configure display resolution
Clock and time zone configuration
Remote desktop configuration
Firewall Configuration
Windows Updates – No IE necessary
Configure IP address, gateway, subnet mask, DNS
Copy Files/Directories
Map a drive
Perform Windows Repair
Web Browser
Email Client
Screen saver configuration
Enable/Disable drivers and services
Manually load/install drivers
Windows Registry Editor
Command prompt
Configure dual boot systems
Configure bootable USB devices
Configure Language
No installation necessary
Boot bare-metal systems
Configure permission and security settings