Migrate from Server 2003 (no Exchange, single server) to SBS 2011

Are there any Technets or other Microsoft documentation on migrating from Server 2003 (no Exchange, single server) to SBS 2011? I understand it is possible, but I would like confirmation and some documentation before purchasing the appropriate hardware
and licenses.
Thanks,
Doug
Doug Orr

Hi Doug,
In general, the migration is the similar with migrating process from SBS 2003. In addition, also have main
difference.
“The main difference is that you don’t have to remove the source and that you have to follow the migration
instructions as the SBS migration wizard will not launch.”
You can get above description from following similar thread. Please refer to.
Migrate from Windows Server Standard 2003 (not SBS) to SBS 2011
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/68790e41-b833-4e81-8200-63852ab9e196/migrate-from-windows-server-standard-2003-not-sbs-to-sbs-2011?forum=smallbusinessserver
Meanwhile, please refer to the following article. It may be helpful.
Step By Step Guide To Migrating To SBS 2011
http://www.techieshelp.com/step-by-step-guide-to-migrating-to-sbs-2011/
Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft
does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
However, as Robert suggests, would you please confirm specific version of SBS? It may help us to understand
clearly and provide correct information.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Justin Gu

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We have many servers running SBS 2011 standard. On one particular server (which just passed the three year mark this past weekend) we are seeing MSExchangeTransport Event ID 12015 and 12016, telling us that an internal transport certificate has expired.
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Please correct me if there is any misunderstanding.
Thanks
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