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Server Core .NET Application Server

Server Core is a minimal installation option for Windows Server and is available with the following Windows Server editions: (1) Windows Server 2008 R2 Web Edition (2) Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition (3) Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition (4) Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition Server Core system deployments provide significant benefits including: (1) Reduced Server Attack Surface (2) Reduced Management and Patching Requirements Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core introduces support for subsets of the 2.0/3.0/3.5 .NET Framework in addition to a number of other new optional features and roles. These additions extend the role of Server Core system deployments to not only enterprise network service hosting but also to application hosting. The Framework additions make it possible to host The Web Platform including ASP.NET web applications. Windows PowerShell is available along with the integrated IIS Provider. Application Developers should ensure their new and existing Enterprise Solutions integrate well with the Server Core deployment environment.

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  • Build ASP.NET Applications for Windows Server Core

    Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core includes a subset of the 2.0, 3.0, and 3.5 .NET Frameworks. Most ASP.NET applications will run without a change. This lab illustrates how to configure a Server Core host with IIS, ASP.NET, and remote administration. A simple ASP.NET web site is constructed.

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