Chapter 10. File and Print Services Roles

File and print services have long been key elements of enterprise networks. Using Server Core, you can now implement these services on a reduced-footprint platform that can be more secure and requires fewer updates. This chapter examines how to install and manage the File and Print Services roles on Server Core.

Installing and Managing the File Services Role on Server Core

Unlike most other roles, the File Services role cannot be installed on Server Core using a single Ocsetup command. Instead, the Server service is enabled and started by default on Server Core to provide administrative share support for remote management tools. You can verify if the Server service is running on your Server Core installation ...

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