Get Started

Published: July 26, 2010

Updated: March 30, 2011

Applies To: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

Follow the links below for step-by-step instructions to get started using Windows SBS 2011 Essentials.

Before you begin

• How do I connect my server to my network?

• System Requirements

• What is the supported network configuration?

• Supported operating systems for client computers

Install and configure your server

You can install Windows SBS 2011 Essentials from a DVD and provide the configuration information as you go, or you can perform an unattended installation and configuration of the server.

• Installing and Configuring Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

• Using an Answer File to Install and Configure Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

• Troubleshooting Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials Installation

Complete the getting started tasks

Your server is ready to use, but you need to complete some of these initial tasks so that users can log on to the server from their computers or from a remote computer.

• Overview of the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials Dashboard

• How to access the Dashboard

• Completing the Getting Started tasks

• Learn more about setting up server backup

• Turn on Remote Web Access

• Add a user account

• Integrating Office 365 with Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

When you finish setting up Windows SBS 2011 Essentials, you need to install the Connector software on each of the computers on your network. For information about connecting your computers to the server, see Connect Computers to the Server.

Migrating to Windows SBS 2011 Essentials

• Migrating Windows Small Business Server 2003 to Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

• Migrating Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials to New Hardware

Release Notes and Privacy Statement

• Release Notes for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

• Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials Privacy Statement