Benefits of Server Core

The following table lists the benefits of Server Core.

Benefit	Description
Reduced servicing	Because Server Core installs only what is required for a manageable DHCP, File, DNS, Media Services, and Active Directory server, less servicing is required.
Reduced management	Because less is installed on a Server Core-based server, less management is required.
Reduced attack surface	Because there is less running on the server, there is less attack surface.
Less disk space required	Installation requires about 2.5GB for X64 and 1.5GB for X86.