I had a chance to talk to a distinguished engineer from Microsoft, Jeffrey Snover, about this very topic on a podcast, and the logic is that we can reduce the resources on the server yet increase the reliability. Further, this will also reduce the surface area for Windows Updates, ongoing. The key difference with Features on Demand is that all of the capabilities of the server role can be run on this installation, but they don’t take up unnecessary disk space after the system is installed. This is primarily a disk space-saving technique, and this option is shown in Figure A:įeatures on Demand as an installation option. The Features on Demand option is new compared to Windows Server 2008 R2, and is made to provision a complete installation of Windows Server with the option for additional features available for installation remotely.ĭuring an installation, selecting the new Features on Demand option will provide the basic features while additional roles and features can be added from a remote source. If this is the case, the company might also be developing the Windows Feature Experience Packs to support operating system stability.For the Windows Server 8 Developer Preview, there are three main installation types: Full, Server Core, and Features on Demand. The bottom line is that Microsoft could be working towards establishing Windows 10X as a standard operating system.
These little bundles of updates could fit very well in the structure of 10X.Īdditionally, Microsoft does promise more efficient updates with Windows 10X and that the system will be compatible with all Windows devices, not just dual-screen ones. Basically, Windows malfunctioning because of an update is less likely to happen.Īn immediate point to consider is the connection between containers and packs. Then, for example, developers can make changes to the apps without risking the whole system. If you want to understand what Windows 10X is, imagine the basic operating system as your device’s basic bottom layer and all applications as separate containers on top of it. Despite the lack of helpful details, the nature of 10X could hold big answers in terms of how Microsoft’s experience packs are going to work.
Another interesting fact that came to light is that the Microsoft Store displays Windows Feature Experience Packs for all its operating systems, including Windows 10X.
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