Windows 8.1 Client Support on SBS 2011 Essentials

Does anyone know if Windows 8.1 Client PC's are supported or will be (with a forthcoming Update Roll-up) on a SBS 2011 Essentials network?
By asking that i mean full support by using the Server Dashboard to manage it and setting up Backup and redirection policies....
Thanks

Hi,
Sorry for my mistakes.
As I know, it seems there is no Microsoft articles that indicate Win8.1 Pro supported
under Dashboard management of Small Business Server 2011 Essentials. You can contact Microsoft Customer Service, I believe that you will get an accurate response there.
Microsoft Customer Service
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/contact_microsoft_customer_serv?&fr=1&wa=wsignin1.0
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Justin Gu

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Please run this script on your server, it should help to diagnose any issues with IIS.
http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Windows-Server-Essentials-556159c3
You will need to set your PowerShell execution policy to remotesigned.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee176961.aspx
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Windows SBS 2011 Essentials out of space on C Drive

Hi there!
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The source code that generated this unhandled exception can only be shown when compiled in debug mode. To enable this, please follow one of the below steps, then request the URL:
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or:
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Assembly Load Trace: The following information can be helpful to determine why the assembly 'Wssg.Web.Internal, Version=6.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' could not be loaded.
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Deutsch
Hallo zusammen!
Ich ein kleines Problem mit der Installation von Oracle 10g Express Edition Release 10.2.0.1.0. Zuerst, ich muss die ältere Version nehmen, weil das Programm welches dann auf Oracle zugreift sehr „sensibel“ ist und wohlmöglich mit der neueren Version 11g nicht klar kommt.
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Vielen Dank vorab!
English
Hello at all!
I’ve some problems with the installation of Oracle 10g Express Edition Release 10.2.0.1.0. At first i must take the old version of Oracle, because the program which needs Oracle ist very “sensitive” and i fear this program doesn’t cope with the new version.
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Windows2008 AD RMS support office Mac 2011

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How to upgrade windows small business server 2011 essentials to windows small business server 2011 standard

how to upgrade windows small business server 2011 essentials to windows small business server 2011 standard(OEM system Builder Pack)?

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,
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Exchange SSL cert renewal on SBS 2011

My SBS 2011 certificate was coming up for renewal. I followed the usual steps by requesting a new one (GoDaddy) using the SBS console. When I recieved the new certificaye, I installed it and everything looked good. However, I get the following message in my daily report. I have a new certificate and it is installed via the console.How do I apply this certificate to the exchange portion?
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Hi,
SBS 2011 Essentials is designed to host you e-mail outside your network on a hosted solution like Office 365. So if you want exchange functionality you need to configure your server to use office 365 or any other hosted exchange solution.
Here is some information: http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2011/06/30/sbs-2011-essentials-and-office-365-great-value-for-our-customers.aspx
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Hi,
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Frank

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Small Business Server 2011 Essentials failed lock bios on LSI MegaRaid 9260 8i on Gateway GT350 F1

I had SBS 2011 Essentials on my Gateway GT350 F1 server setup in LSI MegaRaid 9260 8i Raid 1. I bought 2 x 900gb sas drives to replace the 2 x 300gb i have. When i try to install SBS 2011 Essentials i get a error message saying
failed bios
lock this installation media may be used only on hardware
Windows 7 installs without any problems. I updated the firmware of LSI MegaRaid 9260 8i. I also see that the OS Support for the mb is only till windows sbs 2008 R2. What i don't understand is how they got SBS 2011 Essentials to work and why can't
I re-install it.
Thanks

Maybe try OS installation using the "Smart Setup DVD" that came with the server. If you need to download it, it may be avaliable at:
Support Gateway Products
(Select your server by product name, select your OS [Win2008R2], then look under Applications tab)
http://www.acer.ae/ac/en/AE/content/driver-gw
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