To install a MSI file using the PowerShell use the command

msiexec /i "Path\PackageName"

To uninstall a MSI file using the PowerShell use the command

msiexec /x "Path\PackageName"

This document will detail how to change the computer name of a Windows Server 2008 Core install using the "PowerShell"

1) First run a ipconfig /all and make a note of the current Computer Name (Host Name)

2) Enter the command

netdom renamecomputer <CurrentComputerName> /NewName:<NewComputerName>

3) Restart the computer using the command

shutdown /r /t 0

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The following command will prompt you for a new administrator password on a Windows Server 2008 Core install using the "PowerShell"

net user administrator *

When prompted enter the new password and confirm the new password