Purpose

Server Core is a minimal server installation option for computers running on the Windows Server 2008 operating system or later. Server Core provides a low-maintenance server environment with limited functionality.

Where Applicable

Developer Audience

Server Core is designed for use by network and file service infrastructure developers, server management tool and utility developers, and IT Planners.

Run-Time Requirements

Server Core requires Windows Server 2008 or later. .

See Also

Server Core Blog

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Build date: 11/12/2009