Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2008 Getting Started Part Number 508182-001 November 2008 (First Edition)
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Contents Getting started.............................................................................................................................. 4 Connecting your server to the network ......................................................................................................... 4 Customizing the software ........................................................................................................................... 4 Configuring your server and your network ....................
Getting started Connecting your server to the network Before you begin you must have the following items: o Product key o Router with firewall capability o Network cables This copy of Windows® Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 comes with two product keys. The virtual key works in virtual operating system environments. For more information about using your virtualization product keys, see the Microsoft® website (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=117792).
The server starts several times. The screen is black for several seconds while the server restarts. The following message appears momentarily, depending on your server: Preparing your desktop. If your server shipped with installation media, insert the media, and then restart your server. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to add drivers during installation. 2. Continue installing and customizing your server. a. Install any recommended updates. b.
1. Connect to the Internet. Configure your server and your network to connect to the Internet. To get started, click the Connect to the Internet task. 2. Protect your data. Configure and manage server backup, and configure Windows® Live OneCare. To get started, click the Configure server backup task. 3. Add users, computers, and devices. Enable users, computers, and devices to access resources on your network, and learn how to add a shared printer to your network.
Quick links and help Additional network diagrams Network with separate router and modem Network with switch and combined router/modem For more information about how to connect and set up your router, see the Microsoft® website (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=106133). Common networking devices Broadband modem—Enables your network to connect to the Internet through your ISP. Firewall—Helps secure your local network from unauthorized access from the Internet.
Switch—Provides additional network connection points for computers and other devices. Some devices might be multipurpose, such as a router with firewall capabilities. Check your device manufacturer documentation for more information. Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition includes a second server that is based on Windows® Server 2008 technologies and on Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008.
Trial services This version of Windows® Small Business Server 2008 does not include the Forefront Security for Exchange Server, 120 day trial or Windows® Live OneCare for Server 120-day trial. If you would like to try the trial versions, you can choose to install them using Windows® Small Business Server Disk 2Component Technologies for Server Repair, For more information see the Microsoft® website (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=125099.).
