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Windows Server is going through an important transformation that\u2019s been 10 years in the making. Nano Server is a deep rethink of the server architecture. The result is a new, lean cloud fabric host and application development platform that\u2019s a mere 5% of the size of Server Core. Its small size reduces security attack risks. And its redesign means fewer, quicker reboots.<\/p>\n

Get a first look at Nano Server (including why it’s designed the way it is) in the fast and fun Ignite session you can watch here: Nano Server: The Future of Windows Server Starts Now<\/a>\u2014complete with demos, some (preliminary) results, and improvements. You\u2019ll even get some action items to put on your to-do list. Presented by Jeffrey Snover, Distinguished Engineer, and Andrew Mason, Principal Program Manager.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that many other 2015 Microsoft Ignite conference sessions with details and demos are available online for you to view on your schedule right here<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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