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 specic 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 congurations:
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Basic network
Router/Firewall
Server with keyboard, mouse and display
Internet
Other computers on your network
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