Connect Computers to the Server

Published: July 26, 2010

Updated: March 30, 2011

Applies To: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

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.

• What is Connector software?

• Prerequisites for connecting a computer to the server

• Prerequisites for connecting a Mac computer to the network

• Supported operating systems for client computers

• What changes does the server make to a client computer

• Where do I get my network user name and password information?

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.

• How do I connect my computer to the server?

• Install the Connector software

• How do I uninstall the Connector Software?

• How do I disconnect or reconnect my computer from and to the server?

• Troubleshoot connecting computers to the server