Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011, Windows Small Business Server 2011 User Manual
Quick Start Guide
Windows® Small Business Server 2011 Standard
Installing Your New Server
Depending on how your server came from the manufacturer,
your set up steps are slightly different. Follow the instructions
that apply to your server, and then follow the instructions to
connect other computers to it.
• If Windows SBS 2011 Standard came preinstalled on your
server, follow the instructions for Scenario 1.
• If Windows SBS 2011 Standard is not installed on your
server, follow the instructions for Scenario 2.
To get started, you will need the following items
• Product Key
• Router with rewall capability
• Network cables
NOTE: For help planning your installation, see
http://go.microsoft.com/wlink/?LinkID=193016.
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Existing Server Migration
If you already have a Windows Server domain, you can migrate
the information on your existing server to the new server. Your
existing server is known as your source server, and your new
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server is known as your destination server. Windows Small
Business Server (Windows SBS) 2011 Standard Installation
includes an integrated migration experience that helps you
migrate from your current version of Windows SBS. If you
choose to install the server in migration mode, you will be asked
for specic information about your existing installation. Before
you can migrate to the destination server, you will need to have
this information ready.
If you choose a migration installation, you must thoroughly
plan the migration and then prepare your source server
and destination server as described in the information at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=193017. After your
preparations are complete, follow the steps in the wizard to
migrate to Windows SBS 2011 Standard.
NOTE: After you prepare the source server for the migration, you
have 21 days to complete the migration process and shut down the
source server.
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Step 1
Connect Your Server to the Network
You will likely have one of the following network congurations:
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Basic network
Router/Firewall
Server with
keyboard, mouse
and display
Internet
Other computers
on your network
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