Now you know what is a Windows 2008 Server Core installation. Windows 2008 Server Core installation provides only a minimal environment for running specific server roles. GUI computer management tools like Windows Explorer, MMC (Microsoft Management Console), and Internet Explorer are NOT available in a Windows 2008 Server Core computer. To manage a Windows 2008 Server Core computer you have the following options.

• Managing a Windows 2008 Server Core installation locally using command prompt

• Managing a Windows 2008 Server Core installation remotely using Terminal Services

• Managing a Windows 2008 Server Core installation remotely using Server Administration Tools

• Managing a Windows 2008 Server Core installation remotely using WinRM/WinRS