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Windows server 2016 Server Core has a smaller disk footprint, what is meant by smaller disk footprint???

sultan zubair hassan 21 Reputation points
2021-01-21T06:05:40.47+00:00

"Server Core includes most but not all server roles. Server Core has a smaller disk footprint, and therefore a smaller attack surface due to a smaller code base". Here my question is what is meant by "smaller disk footprint"?????

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  1. Jenny Feng 14,246 Reputation points
    2021-01-21T07:58:23.8+00:00

    @sultanzubairhassan-3128
    Hi,
    A server in Server Core mode is about 4 GB smaller than the same server in Server with a GUI mode. For the smallest possible installation footprint, start with a Server Core installation and then completely remove any server roles or features you do not need by using Features on Demand.

    Hope above information can help you.

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