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The thread discusses an issue with running Java applications and Sky Go Player on Windows Server 2012 Datacenter, with the original poster wanting to use the server for gaming and media. The responders explain that servers are security-focused by design and that gaming is not recommended on them; they suggest using virtualization to run a workstation environment instead. The original poster later admits to resolving the problem by correctly installing the server roles, implying that proper setup was the key. Overall, the thread highlights the challenges of using server OS for non-server purposes and the importance of correct configuration.
The thread discusses an issue with running Java applications and Sky Go Player on Windows Server 2012 Datacenter, with the original poster wanting to use the server for gaming and media. The responders explain that servers are security-focused by design and that gaming is not recommended on them; they suggest using virtualization to run a workstation environment instead. The original poster later admits to resolving the problem by correctly installing the server roles, implying that proper setup was the key. Overall, the thread highlights the challenges of using server OS for non-server purposes and the importance of correct configuration.
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That’s because a server is NOT a workstation and Java, games etc (things that are supposed to be on a workstation) are blocked for security.
Yes you could turn the block off... look in "Local Security Policy" but then your server would become a sitting duck to any hacker with half a clue.
I don’t understand why you would you want to play games on a server anyway… are you perhaps using a workstation connected to said server?
Yes you could turn the block off... look in "Local Security Policy" but then your server would become a sitting duck to any hacker with half a clue.
I don’t understand why you would you want to play games on a server anyway… are you perhaps using a workstation connected to said server?
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Server is for running a server… as the name implies. Datacenter allows you to run multiple copies of itself on virtual machines so that you can have backups and redundant systems without licensing issues but gaming on a server (any server) just isn’t a good idea.
If you must play games then I suggest using the hyper-v to install a virtual xp or 7 and then install | play the games on that.
If you must play games then I suggest using the hyper-v to install a virtual xp or 7 and then install | play the games on that.
