Determining the Type of Server to Install
One of the first decisions you have to make when installing Windows Server 2012 is whether you will be using a Server Core installation or a server with GUI installation. Server Core installations were introduced with the release of the Windows Server 2008 family of operating systems and consist of only a minimal installation footprint. On a Server Core installation, the traditional GUI tools are not available, and there is also limited managed code support.
Windows Server 2012 supports more roles on a Server Core installation than any earlier version of the operating system. Roles that are supported with a Server Core installation include Active Directory Domain Services, Active Directory Lightweight ...
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