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Server Core Step-by-Step Guide

Interested in playing with Server 2008's Server Core installation, but a little intimidated about the installation and configuration? Click on to check out this document, released by Microsoft, that gives you a detailed explanation of the process to install, configure, and manage a Server Core instance...

You can download the offline Word document directly from:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/1/0/b106fc39-936c-4857-a6ea-3fb9d1f37063/Server%20Core%20Installation%20Option%20of%20Windows%20Server%20Longhorn%20Step-By-Step%20Guide.doc

Microsoft is also sponsoring a survey on Server Core scenarios (registration required) at:
https://windowsbeta.microsoft.com/server/setup.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0

The scenarios are can be relatively involved, but might be worth your time as a training exercise. According to the site:

The Windows Team invites you to participate in making Windows Server 2008 the best server operating system ever released by Microsoft. Now you can take part in the evolution of Windows Server 2008 by testing the featured scenarios with each milestone build and providing feedback. Not only will this give you valuable insight into the product, but you can also influence it through direct input into the Windows Server product teams.
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Greg Shields, is an independent author, instructor, and IT consultant based in Denver, Colorado, and a co-founder of Concentrated Technology. With nearly 15 years of experience in information technology, Greg has developed extensive experience in systems administration, engineering, and architecture specializing in Microsoft systems management, remote application, and virtualization technologies. Greg is a Contributing Editor for Redmond Magazine, MCPmag.com, and Virtualization Review Magazine and is the author of five books, including Windows Server 2008:  What’s New / What’s Changed. Greg is also a highly sought-after instructor and speaker, speaking regularly at conferences like TechMentor Events, and producing computer-based training curriculum for CBT Nuggets.  Greg is a recipient of Microsoft "Most Valuable Professional" award with a specialization in Windows Terminal Services.