I came across this doing some research and had to share it. Guy Teverovsky has written a tool that will assist with 11 basic Server Core configuration tasks, by using a GUI. Wait, GUI management tools for Server Core?!?! This may seem counterintuitive but, if you have ever configured a Server Core server you will agree that remembering each of the utilities and commands can be a bit tedious especially when you don't work with everyday or have worked out scripts --no PowerShell :( -- to do the configuration.
Some of the tasks available:
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
I have this on my list to try out later this week....To read more details and to download the took click here.