The minimum requirements to run SESWeb/SDConnex/SESConsole or MDM on Server 2008 and 2012 are listed as follows:
Minimum requirement : Server Roles : WebServer(IIS) + Common HPPT Features
Default Document
HTTP Redirection
Static Content + Application Development
ASP.NET (3.5 + 4.5)
.NET Extensibility (3.5 + 4.5)
ISAPI Extensions
ISAPI Filters + Security
Request filtering + Features
.NET Framework 3.5
.NET Framework 4.5
Windows Identity Foundation 3.5
Recommended requirement : Server Roles: WebServer(IIS) + Common HPPT Features
Directory Browsing
Default Document
HTTP Redirection
Static Content + Application Development
ASP.NET (3.5 + 4.5)
.NET Extensibility (3.5 + 4.5)
ISAPI Extensions
ISAPI Filters + Security
Request filtering + Management Tools
IIS Management Console + Features
.NET Framework 3.5
.NET Framework 4.5
Windows Identity Foundation 3.5
The recommended requirements include: a few more management tools like IIS Management console and Request Filtering Managements tools. These tools are useful as it includes a GUI interface to manage IIS.
NOTE: IIS can still be managed without the console, but would only be possible with cmdline.