You cannot install traditional DVD rippers on Core due to missing GUI dependencies. But some CLI tools work:
Install HandBrakeCLI:
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake/releases/download/1.7.3/HandBrakeCLI-1.7.3-win-x86_64.zip" -OutFile hb.zip
Expand-Archive hb.zip -DestinationPath C:\HandBrakeCLI
Convert DVD9:
C:\HandBrakeCLI\HandBrakeCLI.exe -i D:\ -o output.mp4 --preset="H.264 MKV 1080p30"
The inclusion of "24H2" (2024, Second Half) in the release string signals a shift in how Microsoft is aligning its server releases with its client counterparts (such as Windows 11 24H2). This alignment ensures kernel parity between client and server environments, which is crucial for modern application development.
Key updates in the 24H2 kernel include:
Unlike desktop Windows, Server Core lets you manage updates via usoclient or Install-WindowsUpdate.
Enable automatic updates:
sconfig
Select option 6 (Download and install updates) → set to “Automatic”.
Or manually install latest cumulative update: swdvd9winserverstdcore202524h2264bite updated
Install-Module PSWindowsUpdate -Force
Get-WindowsUpdate -Install -AcceptAll -AutoReboot