What Happened Nano Server

Can Nano Server do ANYTHING? The answer is containers. If you are interested in utilizing containers in order to build and host cloud-ready and scalable applications, this is where Nano is now focused.

Is Nano server still available?

There is no longer a servicing stack included in Nano Server. Microsoft publishes an updated Nano container to Docker Hub that you redeploy. You troubleshoot the new Nano Container by using Docker. You can now run Nano containers on IoT Core.

What does Nano server do?

Nano Server is a remotely administered server operating system optimized for private clouds and datacenters. It is similar to Windows Server in Server Core mode, but significantly smaller, has no local logon capability, and only supports 64-bit applications, tools, and agents.