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Installation option for Windows Server starting with Server 2016. This mode lacks a local console and can only be managed remotely.

Nano Server is a new installation option for Windows Server 2016 and later. There is no GUI whatsoever, therefor there is no console and a local logon to the server is not possible. With no GUI, remote desktop is also not supported. All administration has to be performed from remote machine using Server Manager or other tools. A special version of PowerShell, PowerShell core is available but doesn't support all features of the full version. Remote PowerShell sessions into the server are supported.

A new web based administration system will be included.

The 32Bit subsystem (WoW64) has been removed, so 32bit programs will not run.

The disk and memory footprint is much smaller than for traditional installations of Windows Server.

Only certain server roles are supported.

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Microsoft Nano Server Preview 5 can't format the partition

I am trying to install Windows Nano server CTP5 following the guide MS posted here. And I get the following error. PS E:\Nano\NanoServerImageGenerator> New-NanoServerImage -Edition Standard -DeploymentType Guest -MediaPath F:\ -BasePat h…
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Windows Nano Server 2016 CTP4 - Cannot find type WIM2VHD.WimFile

Any ideas how I can deal with this error when trying to create a Windows Nano Server 2016 CTP4? ********************** Windows PowerShell transcript start Start time: 20160405151609 Username: COMPUTERNAME\Derik RunAs User:…
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Spinning up vm/containers for single windows app

I admin a small Edu/MakerSpace, and we have a few donated pieces of equipment that require a Windows-based OS to run the controlling app. I have tried looking for & tested a Linux/POSIX-based versions of the apps, but I'm not getting the buy-in to…
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How do I install IIS in Nano Server 1709 in Azure online

I have an Azure VM running Nano Server 1709. I am trying to figure out how to install IIS on it, with little luck. I have tried following the tutorial but I am unable to get remote access to the VM. I've opened ports 5985/5986 in the Network…
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app returns no error message running Kestrel on nanoserver in Docker (missing dll?)

I am trying to run a Kestrel application targeting net461 on Docker, but it fails with no error message. It runs ok on Windows 10. My Dockerfile is: FROM microsoft/nanoserver SHELL ["powershell"] RUN new-item c:\MyAPI -itemtype directory COPY…
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What Security Implications Does WSMan "TrustedHosts" Have?

I found that WinRM requires TrustedHosts (in WSMan:\client) to be set to run remote PowerShell commands. I am unable to find official documentation on the security ramifications and risks of trusting dangerous hosts. In my situation I have a shared…
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Is it possible to install IE 11 on a Windows Nano server (2016)?

I'm working on some Selenium stuff in AWS. Unfortunately, Server 2012 and 2016 (with GUIs) haven't been all that helpful. I've run into quite a few snags. I'm wondering if it would be possible to install IE11 on either a Nano server or a Core…
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How to run 10 Windows Virtual Machines that run 32 bit DOS application

Trying to find the 'best' way to run 10 simultaneous 32 bit dos application programs. Long story short: I have an old 2003 32 bit Dos application (company no longer in business) that is crucial to my work flow. It processes text files and is…
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Can't install PackageProvider on NanoServer

I installed a new NanoServer as a VM. Now i want to install some roles online with the NanoServerPackage. When i fire Install-PackageProvider NanoServerPackage I get the Error WARNING: The specified PackageManagement provider 'NuGet' is not…
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