Here's a couple of negatives to Server Core: 1) Exchange isn't supported on Server Core 2) Many (most?) 3rd-party backup utilities won't run on Core. Actually, I think you'll find little 3rd-party support for Core at all right now.
-Malcolm From: Glen Johnson [mailto:gjohn...@vhcc.edu] Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 7:15 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Server OS opinion What flavor of server 08 would you choose for these servers? Core or full install. Exchange 07 Domain controller with DHCP. File server for user home directories. In your opinion does the reduced attack surface and fewer patches outweigh the convenience of having the gui tools and such installed? I've also got a couple of hyper v hosts and unless someone can convince me otherwise, core will go on them. Any advice or horror stories appreciated. logo_email.jpg Glen Johnson LAN Admin Virginia Highlands Community College PO Box 828, Abingdon, VA 24212 phone: (276)739-2467 fax: (276)739-2590 <http://www.vhcc.edu> www.vhcc.edu ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
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