Windows Server Technical Preview 2 (Windows Server 2016?) does not have the option to install the full GUI.
Reference(s):
https://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-install-the-gui-on-windows-server-2016/
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Figure 1. |
It does have the option to install minimum shell (MinShell). This will provide access to Server Manager and the cmd.exe as shown below.
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Figure 2. |
The GUI can be installed, that I know of, either using Server Manager or PowerShell.
To install using Server Manager, do Manage | Add Roles and Features. Hit on Next button using the default selection until you reach Features dialog. Under the feature User Interface and Infrastructure, select Server Graphical Shell.
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Figure 3. Feature dialog |
Progress the dialog/wizard window until completion.
Power users can also install the GUI using PowerShell, like:
PS C:\>Install-WindowsFeature Server-Gui-Shell -Restart
Reference(s):
https://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-install-the-gui-on-windows-server-2016/
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