Microsoft ESSENTIAL BUSINESS SERVER SETUP GUIDE

Windows Essential Business Server Getting
Started Guide

Microsoft Corporation

Published: September 2008

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This document summarizes the installation process for Windows® Essential Business Server.

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Contents

Getting Started with Windows Essential Business Server ............................................................ 5

Windows Essential Business Server Deployment Overview ......................................................... 5

Windows Essential Business Server Deployment Tools ............................................................... 6

Windows Essential Business Server Installation Discs ................................................................. 6

Deploying Windows Essential Business Server Step-by-Step ...................................................... 7

Where to Find More Information ................................................................................................ 10