Can't open server preferences in OSX

Just bought a new Mac mini Server with Snow leopard server on it. Have finished installation but when I try to go to the Server Preferences it only loads the top menu and no preference panel. If I go to Connection -> New connection it just does nothing.
Any clues?
Also where do you find info on what you called your server in the initial setup?

Hi
Launch Terminal and issue
hostname
That should tell you the server's hostname. You'll find the Bonjour name in the Sharing Preferences Pane which should also give you a clue.
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