Option 2: Server Core Installation
The other Windows Server 2008 installation option is the Server Core installation, which gives organizations a new choice for running compact and specialized Windows Server 2008 installations:
Compact environment. The Server Core installation option installs only those features that a particular role requires (for example, a domain controller or Web server). Installing only necessary features and files needed to support a specific role creates a smaller attack surface, and fewer features to patch results in reduced maintenance.
No GUI. This option does not provide a GUI on the local servers. All local management is performed in a command prompt window.
No Microsoft .NET support. This option does not support Microsoft .NET ...
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