Stripped-down version of the operating system.
Installation option without Graphical applications.
This installation has a single window with a command prompt.
Hardware resource conservation
Reduced disk space
Reduced patch frequency
Reduced attack surface
Installation Option:
Use GUI for initial installation option.
Switch after OS installed.
Server 2012 default installation.
Installation options of Server 2012
Server 2012 allows switching between these options at any time.
Installation option without Start menu.
Installation option without Desktop Explorer shell.
Installation option without Microsoft Management Console.
Active Directory Certificate Services
Active Directory Domain Services
Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
Active Directory Rights Management Services
DHCP Server
DNS Server
File and Storage Services
Hyper-V
Print and Document Services
Remote Access
Web Server (IIS)
Windows Server Update Services
