What Is Server Core?
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Server Core is a minimal installation option for the Windows Server operating system. It includes the core components of Windows Server, such as the Kernel, and a subset of the Server graphical user interface (GUI). Server Core does not include many of the GUI-based tools, such as the Server Manager or the Control Panel, and instead relies on command-line tools and PowerShell scripts for server management. Server Core is designed to reduce the attack surface of the server, making it less vulnerable to malicious attacks. It also reduces the need for patching and the associated reboots, as well as the memory and disk space requirements of the system.