True, that response didn't make a lot of sense. I'd think it more likely that Compatibility mode isn't supported due to the GUI limitations and the fact that Compatibility mode is largely targeted at interactive apps, something Server Core definitely isn't designed for.
-Malcolm -----Original Message----- From: Brian Desmond [mailto:br...@briandesmond.com] Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 20:26 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Does Windows 2008 R2 Server Core support running applications in Compatibility Mode? I'd need to do some digging to verify this but I don't immediately buy it really. This stuff happens at a much lower level. "Application Server" is a role which maps back to IIS really so I don't think that reply remotely has anything to do with this. Thanks, Brian Desmond br...@briandesmond.com c - 312.731.3132 -----Original Message----- From: Christopher Bodnar [mailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:28 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: re: Does Windows 2008 R2 Server Core support running applications in Compatibility Mode? If any one is interested: I opened a case for this with MS, to get an official answer. Here is their reply: *************************************************************** Issue Definition: Does W2k8 R2 Server Core support running applications in Compatibility mode? Answer: Application server is not one of the intended/supported roles. Here is a list of roles that windows 2008 R2 core supports. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/r2-compare-core-installation.aspx If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. *************************************************************** I'm a little disappointed in this. So it's inferred that it's not a supported feature since Application server is not a supported "role"? Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
