DECIDING HOW TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE
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Some applications you attempt to install are doomed from the outset. Any application that lacks
a command line interface is likely a poor candidate for Server Core. If the application also relies on
the common dialog boxes and you need to save settings or perform other file-related tasks, you
shouldn??™t consider using the application with Server Core because it??™s unlikely to work. The whole
point of using Server Core is to cut down on the potential sources of contamination and to reduce
the Windows bulk in a measurable way. In attaining these goals, Microsoft has made it impossible
to use certain classes of applications with Server Core and you should never consider Server Core
as a candidate for an application server (at least, not in an environment where you must interact
directly with the application within a GUI environment).
Deciding How to Perform Maintenance
The approach you take to maintenance in Server Core is important. You must weigh the cost of various
methods. For example, when you work at the command line, you see an efficient command
line interface. All of the commands execute quickly and you don??™t need to worry about a Remote
Desktop connection.
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