I prefer remote management, actually. The insane thing is how easy it is to build out Nano servers. That another reason; not having a local GUI will prevent me from always using RDP; trying to move away from that as much as possible.
-----Original Message----- From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Matt Stork Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 11:38 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] What is the argument for Windows Server Core/NanoServer over Linux? Running Core and Nano does not mean running without a GUI, they mean running without a GUI locally. The majority of the server management GUI tools can connect to a remote server (Core, Nano or Desktop), it is a matter of having your firewall and authentication setup to allow this. The transition is difficult but unless we wish to fall like the mainframe people who refused to adapt, this is technology we must learn. Nano is new but Core has been around since Server 2008. I would not call that new. -Matt -----Original Message----- From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Katherine M. Moss Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 9:18 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] What is the argument for Windows Server Core/NanoServer over Linux? That’s the difficulty I’m having; currently, I’m the only one in my group who sees any benefit to the ASP.net platform, for instance (I’m a DNNizen, and trying to rise in prominence in that community, for example). Why run ASP.NET when you can run Wordpress, they say. Why run IIS when PHP was born on Apache, they say. The other issue I have is that when dealing with creatures of habbit, it’s hard to get people to look at current stats. I tend to use what works, not what the market tells me I should, for the most part. Does it have to do with what you were brought up with? Plus because Core and Nano are new; so I think in my case the issue is getting people who are used to one thing to get used to another. There’s that saying, use the right tool for the job, so how to ensure that you choose the right one when both can perform equally well? I’m an explorer, so it’s easy for me to say, let’s try something new and fun. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Charles F Sullivan Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 9:50 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] What is the argument for Windows Server Core/NanoServer over Linux? Yes, people usually do run Linux servers without a GUI. What I meant was that you can use Windows Server Core or Nano to avoid the Windows GUI, thus not having to use Linux to get those benefits. As someone else said, it depends on what the application is as to what platform is more appropriate. I think that’s the real answer. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> ] On Behalf Of Rene de Haas Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2017 6:49 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com> Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] What is the argument for Windows Server Core/NanoServer over Linux? You can run linux without a gui. Op 1 jun. 2017 11:54 p.m. schreef "Charles F Sullivan" <charles.sulliva...@bc.edu <mailto:charles.sulliva...@bc.edu> >: Or maybe you could say “Why use Linux when you can use Windows without the overhead and security vulnerabilities that go with a GUI?” From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> ] On Behalf Of Katherine M. Moss Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2017 4:34 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com> Subject: [NTSysADM] What is the argument for Windows Server Core/NanoServer over Linux? Hey all, Just had to ask this one. I’m really curious because I’ve heard the argument, well, if you’re going to run server Core, why not just use linux? What can you say to make the conversation worthwhile and not just arguing preferences? Or is that really what it’s all about these days? Iv’e been wondering what the people who have been on both sides might say.