Petri has some server core articles that I found helpful: http://www.petri.co.il/remotely-manage-windows-server-2008-mmc.htm
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 10:55 AM, David Lum <[email protected]> wrote: > You can use at least some GUI tools from a remote workstation – you can > manage DHCP from a remote system on the 08 core server running DHCP, for > example. > > *David Lum** **// *SYSTEMS ENGINEER > NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION > (Desk) 971.222.1025 *// *(Cell) 503.267.9764 > > > > *From:* Glen Johnson [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Wednesday, April 22, 2009 5:15 AM > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* Server OS opinion > > > > What flavor of server 08 would you choose for these servers? > > Core or full install. > > Exchange 07 > > Domain controller with DHCP. > > File server for user home directories. > > In your opinion does the reduced attack surface and fewer patches outweigh > the convenience of having the gui tools and such installed? > > I’ve also got a couple of hyper v hosts and unless someone can convince me > otherwise, core will go on them. > > Any advice or horror stories appreciated. > > > > [image: logo_email.jpg] > *Glen Johnson* > > LAN Admin > > Virginia Highlands Community College > > PO Box 828, Abingdon, VA 24212 > > phone: (276)739-2467 fax: (276)739-2590 > > www.vhcc.edu > > > > > > > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
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