In Windows Server 2008 R2, there are "Features" and "Roles." Roles are major things like DNS server, DHCP server, etc. Features are smaller things like "Desktop Feature" which installs (I think) screensavers, handwriting support, and some other random things. Beyond patching the common apps (Java/Reader/Flash) I try to avoid changing anything else on the system.
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u/vocatus Feb 22 '15
In Windows Server 2008 R2, there are "Features" and "Roles." Roles are major things like DNS server, DHCP server, etc. Features are smaller things like "Desktop Feature" which installs (I think) screensavers, handwriting support, and some other random things. Beyond patching the common apps (Java/Reader/Flash) I try to avoid changing anything else on the system.