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I understand that Nano server does not contain any GUI related component, and it can host windows containers running on top of it.

Most of the talks and examples I can found so far are the ones that application containers running on top of the Nano Server does not need any GUI functionality (e.g., IIS server) -- i.e., normally those application containers run Docker images are built from Nano Server images FROM microsoft/nanoserver

My question is whether a Nano server host may be able to host a GUI application such as Word within a container running on top of it. (Theoretically it feels feasible because as long as the Docker image of the container include the GUI package, but I am not sure)

  • If it's possible, should I build the Docker image from Server Core image FROM microsoft/windowsservercore or should I build from the full Desktop experience server?
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No, you will not be able to do that. Even setup procedures have to be changed:

"Because Nano Server is a headless OS, any GUI-based application has to be refactored to follow the client-server model that allows for remote installation, and for the GUI to be run on the client."

More at the MS blog

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  • You should include the relevant information from your link.
    – Ramhound
    Commented May 25, 2017 at 21:03
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    I think I did, by posting the quote - if you think it can be improved, please suggest edits
    – TomEus
    Commented May 25, 2017 at 21:25
  • If I am going to collect the required information from your link, it would be easier, to submit my own answer
    – Ramhound
    Commented May 25, 2017 at 22:17
  • do you know if this is true for windowsservercore also? I'm trying to get something installed in a container that only has a GUI installer.
    – Zack
    Commented May 26, 2017 at 20:13
  • no, this is not true for server core. you are limited but there is a server side gui
    – TomEus
    Commented Jun 1, 2017 at 18:47

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