Interesting read. Thanks. -----Original Message----- From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Kurt Buff Sent: Friday, June 2, 2017 9:49 PM To: ntsysadm Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] What is the argument for Windows Server Core/NanoServer over Linux?
Sorry - my bad. They are Privileged Access Workstations: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/securing-privileged-access/privileged-access-workstations https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Privileged-Access-53a4673a Kurt On Fri, Jun 2, 2017 at 10:12 AM, Katherine M. Moss <km...@winterhillsolutions.com> wrote: > What are those again? > > -----Original Message----- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com > [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 1:03 PM > To: ntsysadm <ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com> > Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] What is the argument for Windows Server > Core/NanoServer over Linux? > > It's also a push to start implementing PAWs - Protected Access Workstations - > which is how I'm going to configure my next machine. > > Kurt > > On Fri, Jun 2, 2017 at 9:34 AM, Katherine M. Moss > <km...@winterhillsolutions.com> wrote: >> 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. >> > >
