Connecting to Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard

Company recently upgraded from an old server to Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard. I would like to connect to a MS Exchange acct remotely through Entourage.   I have used the settings provided by the IT dept but they are not working. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

Hi,
Based on my experience, there is no upgrade path for OEM licensing. In addition, only SBS 2008 Standard can upgrade to SBS 2011 Standard, and there is no path to so
that from SBS 2011 Essentials. I am sorry to say that you may need a migration instead of an upgrade.
Best regards,
Susie
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