The Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP1) add remote Server Core administration functionality to Windows Vista and can be used to remotely manage both Server Core installations and Full Installations of Windows Server 2008, when you know your way around them. Some expert knowledge is needed though!

The Tools have some rough edges, some missing functionality (by default mostly) and most of them can't even be used with Server Core installations of Windows Server 2008, but they fulfill my remote administration wishes. When used in conjunction with the tools from Computer Management (compmgmt.msc) as shown here, you too can enjoy the bountiful joys of remote management from the comfort of anywhere you'd like. (in my case: my sunny backyard)

Find out how!