A lot of factors here, and very subjective. Some or maybe even all of this can depend on your current environment. For example if you are a relatively small shop, running entirely Windows with only Windows expertise in house, the argument for moving towards Linux, without a huge business driver, is usually pretty low. As the size of the organization grows, in most cases it starts to be much more of a heterogeneous environment, so making decisions or having a position helps. For example as you move towards a Cloud Native mentality, and you have a mixed environment you may find that one or the other (Linux, or Windows) will be your best bang for your buck. So you will make that your "default" choice, everything else being equal. But each new application should be evaluated individually. Let's just say you decide to bring in SAP. And you have made the choice that if all else is equal, you prefer Linux. And SAP or an integration partner recommends Windows, that should be calculated into the weight when making a decision on the platform (licensing costs, hosting costs, support costs, in house expertise, performance, etc.....). Try to quantify as much as possible. It will help. YMMV
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Katherine M. Moss Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2017 4:34 PM To: [email protected] 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. ----------------------------------------- This message, and any attachments to it, may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or communication of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the message and any attachments. Thank you.
