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IT Showcase: Microsoft IT's Benefits of a Server Core Installation of Windows Server 2008

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  • Product: Servers
  • Category: Document
  • Language: English

Describes the benefits of a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 based on the early adoption experiences of Microsoft IT.

Server Core is a minimal installation of the Windows Server® 2008 operating system that does not provide a fully integrated graphical user interface (GUI) or other components and applications that are not required for supported server roles and features. A Server Core installation helps reduce the attack surface and allows for easier installation and configuration management.

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Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008

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