In Windows Server 2012 R2, you can remove the Server Graphical Shell, resulting in the “Minimal Server
Interface.” This is similar to a Server with a GUI installation except that some features are not installed.
Which of the following features is not installed in this scenario?
A.
MMC
B.
Windows Explorer
C.
Control Panel (subset)
D.
Server Manager
Explanation:
When you choose the minimal server interface option Internet Explorer 10, Windows Explorer, the desktop, and
the Start screen are not installed. Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Server Manager, and a subset of
Control Panel are still present.
The Minimal Server Interface is a configuration option that does not include significant aspects of the Server Graphical Shell. It enables most local GUI management tasks without requiring the Server Graphical Shell or Internet Explorer to be installed. This reduces the security and servicing footprint of the server thereby increasing safety and uptime while expanding deployment scenarios. For the maximum reduction of security and servicing footprint, consider using Server Core mode instead.