Wouldn't it be great to get some convenient GUI apps into a Windows Server Core or Hyper-V Server installation? It's easier than you think!

Windows Server Core is the epitome of Microsoft's shift toward GUI-free. But since you can't beat a good dashboard, here's how to access the GUI remotely.

Increase security and extend the life of older hardware with Server Core, an installation option of Windows Server 2008.

IT admins are justifiably excited by the idea of a "server core" in Windows Server 2008, formerly code-named Longhorn Server. The technology, which strips out extraneous functionality to allow just ...

While Microsoft may recommend installing the 'Server Core' version of Windows Server 2012, it may not be the right fit for you.

Because Server Core supports only a subset of features available from the full installation, Microsoft has removed anything not needed, including many OS components and services, the Windows Explorer ...

I am running a server with Windows Server 2008 (Server Core Installation) as a Hyper-V server. I have several virtual servers running within the Hyper-V environment. I'm not having any issues nor ...

Server Core is a “minimalist” installation of Server 2008 – it doesn’t even come with a graphical user interface! The idea is that you only install the services you need.