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I wanted to shout "Get your touch screen shit out of my server rack." Then I realize that I can run Server 2012 without a GUI or not. (evil smile) The one good

I wanted to shout "Get your touch screen shit out of my server rack." Then I realize that I can run Server 2012 without a GUI or not. (evil smile) The one good thing about Windows 8 in my world is that it's forcing people to make decisions they have been putting off for years.

revscat 13y ago
> The one good thing about Windows 8 in my world is that it's forcing people to make decisions they have been putting off for years. What do you mean?
- jbigelow76 13y ago
  I think he means admin'ing your servers from CLI. Using the metro UI in Windows Server 2012 will make you want to hurl yourself out a window to avoid having to do it again.
  - xradionut 13y ago
    CLI/PowerShell. Also there's the meta-decision that comes from questioning Redmond's judgment and actually looking at alternatives.
- abhinavk 13y ago
  That, someday humanity will have to adapt NUI.
  - xradionut 13y ago
    If I think dirty thoughts will my file system become corrupted? :)
clauretano 13y ago
But unless you plan on just using remote powershell to manage that server, you'll need the Remote Server Admin Tools package that supports Server 2012 --and it's only available for Windows 8+. The 2012 Server Manager gui is very nice. When I have to work on 'legacy' servers running 2008 R2 I miss it.