CoreConfigurator updates

 

I've blogged about this cool utility before,  and now it got updated with more goodies. The latest version of CoreConfigurator support the option to enable/disable Automatic Updates and configure Backup performance settings. You can download it here.

 

 

There is also a two part screen cast, by Dean Stefanov (from www.netometer.com). Check it out.

PowerShell on Server core

 

Impossible??? Not anymore! Check Dmitry's blog for a step-by-step guide on installing Windows PowerShell on Windows Server 2008 in Server Core mode.

Windows Server Core - CoreConfigurator to the rescue

 

If you need to configure Server Core to get your installation up and running but you're not
a command-line expert then check CoreConfigurator.

Guy Teverovsky, Windows Server MVP, comes to rescue with a simple GUI utility to do all the
hard work for you.

 

CoreConfigurator Features:

• Product Activation
• Configuration of display resolution
• Clock and time zone configuration
• Remote Desktop configuration
• Management of local user accounts (creation, deletion, group membership, passwords)
• Firewall configuration
• WinRM configuration
• IP configuration
• Computer name and domain/workgroup membership
• Installation of Server Core features/roles

 

Here's a screenshot of the main screen: