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NET Framework to Server Core in Windows Server R2, the Server Core installation option is even more appealing for those who want to use a very low footprint server for hosting their applications. With the Server Core installation option, the traditional Windows interface is not installed, so you must configure the server from the command prompt.

Note that if you use a Server Core installation, you cannot install some modules that rely on the. NET Framework or managed code. For more information, see Using Server Core. After the Windows Server or Windows Server R2 setup is finished, log on to the server for the first time, and the Initial Configuration Tasks window automatically opens. You can now configure the new server by using commands in the Initial Configuration Tasks window.

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