Migrating from SBS 2008?
Our SBS 2008 server is coming up on 5 years old. So i'm giving consideration as to what we should replace it with. In particular, it would be nice if I could buy a replacement server and install it on the same domain, Promote it to be the dc, then migrate the Exchange structure across to it, then do the same for SQL Server and IIS. We dont use sharepoint.
Can anyone give me a pointer as what some sensible options might be please? I've installed numerous SBS servers in different companies, but never migrated one.
Can anyone give me a pointer as what some sensible options might be please? I've installed numerous SBS servers in different companies, but never migrated one.
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Yes I had heard a rumour that SBS was being retired. Does Essentials Server offer the same functionality? Or will there be not be comprehensive server solution for small businesses any longer?
Essentials does not include Exchange. You can purchase Exchange separately and integrate it with Essentials, but then you have to buy CALs for both. Or you can pay a monthly fee to Office 365 and use Exchange through that. It does have RWW/RWA.
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Ok, thanks guys that was all very useful. I think I need to get a copy of SBS2011 and the premium add-on bought asap
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