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Sets the default installation type to Server Core , lacking a graphical user interface (GUI).

Install-WindowsFeature -Name Hyper-V -IncludeManagementTools

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Indicates a high-capacity dual-layer DVD installation format.

Indicates the second service update within the 2024, second-half update cycle (24H2), reflecting the new annual update cadence. Core Features and Advancements in 24H2.2 Sets the default installation type to Server Core

Denotes a dual-layer DVD image format (ISO image size greater than 4.7 GB).

: This version offers better support for hybrid cloud environments, allowing businesses to seamlessly integrate their on-premises infrastructure with cloud services. This flexibility enables organizations to leverage the benefits of both worlds, optimizing their resources and costs. Indicates a high-capacity dual-layer DVD installation format

New-NetIPAddress -InterfaceAlias "Ethernet0" -IPAddress 192.0.2.10 -PrefixLength 24 -DefaultGateway 192.0.2.1 Set-DnsClientServerAddress -InterfaceAlias "Ethernet0" -ServerAddresses 192.0.2.2

This is where it gets interesting. Two critical design decisions are encoded here: