Small Business Server 2011 Installation

A new client requested an installation of a server to support their new non-profit children's center. A Small Business Server 2011 solution was recommend and approved. Since the installation was to be a clean install, the main preparation was information collection. Once all user data was collected, using Microsoft's SBS2011 pre-installation documentation, the network infrastructure was planned and designed. The component that was installed first was a Watchguard XTM firewall appliance. It was configured for security as well as allowing specific traffic flow in and out of the network. The server was installed using media the client ordered and configured with normal server setup. A domain and IP scheme was established during the SBS setup. In addition to the server system the install included 13 new Windows 7 desktop and laptop workstations. Each workstation was configured for domain user access as well as network shares, Exchange, and other network resources. Other components that were installed into the infrastructure were network switches, printers, and wireless access points. Overall this project was a clean and simple installation. It was very similar to other SBS08 systems I have installed since the SBS11 system is based upon Server 2008 as well.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.7.0