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.

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 ...

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

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.

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

How many of you guys use server core? Thoughts on it? Worth the hassle of CLI-only? The benefits seem to have merit but I've not Shell experience. I do want to learn though.

It contains both the (Windows 11) Desktop Experience as well as a Server Core installation option for Datacenter and the Standard edition.

Don Jones shares the challenges that one of his clients faced moving to Server Core and how they worked around them.