Is SBS 2011 the same as 2008 R2?

We have been receiving a few questions on whether or not Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 can be installed on SBS 2011 and wanted to provide the definitive answer on this blog. Yes, it can and should be installed on SBS 2011 Standard.

Does SBS 2011 include SQL?

Accompanying the Standard and Essentials versions is the special Premium Add-on, which consists of support for SQL Server for line-of-business applications (it includes SQL 2008 R2 for Small Business) and Hyper-V. Windows SBS 2011 is an excellent step in the right direction for Microsoft and for the SBS line.

What is SBS user?

You can think of SBS User Roles as a sort of macro for creating users. The SBS Role determines which OU the user account will be created in and which AD groups the new user will be a member of, whether they will have access to the SharePoint sites, whether thay will have RWW/VPN/Dial-in access, etc.

How do I access Windows Server Essentials dashboard?

To access the Dashboard by using the Launchpad

1. From a computer that is joined to the network, open the Launchpad.
2. On the Launchpad menu, click Dashboard.
3. On the Dashboard Sign in page, type your network administrator credentials, and then press ENTER. A remote connection to the Windows Server Essentials Dashboard opens.

How do I migrate from SBS 2011 to Exchange 2016?

Steps to Migrate SBS 2011 to Windows Server 2016

1. Step 1: Prepare SBS 2011 for Migration.
2. Step 2: Raise SBS Domain Functional Level.
3. Step 3: Install Server 2016 and Join the Domain.
4. Step 4: Promote Exchange Server 2016 as Domain Controller.
5. Step 5: Install Required Additional Roles and Features.

How do I convert FRS to DFS?

In order to migrate from FRS to DFSR its must to go from State 1 to State 3. This step can’t be reversed. This completes the migration process and to verify the SYSVOL share, type net share command and enter. Additionally, be certain in each domain controller FRS service is stopped and disabled.