Nano Server – Goodbye Windows Server?

Microsoft announced Nano Server, a server OS with no GUI, no local CLI, no Remote Desktop support, and no local logon prompt. Whereas many commentators see Nano Server as just a new server option for the cloud, I believe that Microsoft is about to enter a new age in server computing.

In a way, Nano Server just looks like a further stripped-down version of Server Core. I think it is safe to say that Server Core was a failure, at least when it comes to cloud computing. Not even Azure offers a Server Core image. You first have to install a “full” Windows Server and then remove the GUI stuff. After that, you can adapt the size of your virtual machine. Of course, this is exactly how you don’t want to deploy servers in the cloud.

I guess this is going to change with Nano Server. Nano Server will most likely be the standard image in Azure. However, the interesting question is whether it will also be the standard image in on-premises computing. I am tempted to answer, “Yes.” That is, the future of Windows Server will be without windows. Let’s look at some of Nano Server’s technical details first.
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