Getting Connected

Updated: March 30, 2011

Applies To: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

This topic provides quick access to procedures and other information that describe how to connect computers to the server, and how to use Windows SBS 2011 Essentials to manage network connectivity.

Managing network connectivity

This section provides quick access to procedures and other information that help you set up router, connect your server to the network, set up your domain name.

Connecting computers to the server

You can connect your computers to the Windows SBS 2011 Essentials server using the Connector software. The Connector software is installed when you connect a computer to the server using the Connect a Computer to the Server wizard. You can launch this wizard by typing https:// <servername>/connect, where <servername> is the name of your server.

Prepare to connect computers to the server

This section discusses the Connector software, the operating systems that are supported by Windows SBS 2011 Essentials, the prerequisite tasks that must be completed before connecting your computers to the server, and the changes the server makes to the computers when you run the Connector software.

Connect computers to the server using the Connector software

This section provides access to procedures and information that will help you install the Connector software, connect your computer to the server, and troubleshoot connecting computers to the server.