Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 This guide provides instructions for building a server that is based on the Server Core installation option of the Windows Server® 2008 or Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating systems. It includes information about installation, initial configuration, and managing a server that is running a Server Core installation. What is a Server Core install
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