windows server 2012 r2 limited connectivity

nope, this is not some boutique offering.  well eff you windows server 2012 r2.  maybe i do not want to join a domain to get network connectivity.

• "Server Manager" | "Tools" | "Local Security policy".
• Select "Network List manager policies".
• Open "All Networks" properties.
• Radio-button "Network location" to "User can change location"
• reboot and rejoice.

Get-NetConnectionProfile

Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex seeabove# -NetworkCategory Private