2. Installation and Migration Post-Installation Setup Tasks (Getting Started) Configuring Remote Web Access

4. * Advanced installation options shown in Appendix

6. TechNet Migration Documentation Learn more about migrating to Windows Server 2012 Essentials at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj200183.aspx Migrate Windows Small Business Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012 Essentials http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj200112.aspx Migrate Windows Small Business Server 2008 to Windows Server 2012 Essentials http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj200141.aspx Migrate Windows SBS 2011 Essentials to Windows Server 2012 Essentials http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj721737.aspx Migrate Windows SBS 2011 Standard to Windows Server 2012 Essentials http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj721754.aspx Transition from Windows Server 2012 Essentials to Windows Server 2012 Standard http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj247582.aspx

15. * Requires supported business client SKU Supported operating systems for client computers http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj713528.aspx

22. TechNet TechCenter Discover more technical information at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/sbs/jj159331 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/sbs/jj159331 Partner Resources Find resources specifically for partners at http://partner.microsoft.com andhttp://partner.microsoft.com learn about the first server opportunity at http://aka.ms/pmcFirstServerhttp://aka.ms/pmcFirstServer Product Page Learn more about Windows Server 2012 Essentials at http://microsoft.com/essentials2012 http://microsoft.com/essentials2012

24. Per Server Licensing Limited to 1 processor only Up to 15 users, no CALs Cannot be virtualized and cannot be used at a virtualization host Basic workloads for core IT capabilities: file sharing, printer sharing and remote access Foundation Per Server Licensing Up to max of 2 processors Up to 25 users, no CALs Can be virtualized, but cannot be used as a virtualization host Ideal for small businesses: protect data, organize and access business information and access cloud services Processor & CALs Up to 2 processors per license; no processor limit Virtual Use Rights: 2 Instances Unlimited users with CALs All server features including: continuous availability, storage, management, networking, identity and access (parity with Datacenter) Processor & CALs Up to 2 processors per license; no processor limit Unlimited Virtual Instances Unlimited users with CALs Full product features High Density Virtualization for private and hybrid cloud environments EssentialsStandardDatacenter

25. Simple and Easy to Use Protect Data with a Highly Secure, Reliable, and Compatible Server Cost Effective Access Business Information from Virtually Anywhere, Anytime Room to Grow One server meets all your business needs with simplified management and easily connects to the cloud Secure data with simplified backups and built-in disaster recovery Secure data with simplified backups and built-in disaster recovery, and deliver more cost-effective, scalable storage solutions Consistent and easy access from virtually anywhere, anytime, with high security Run line-of-business applications Easily convert to Windows Server 2012 Standard Why Windows Server 2012 Essentials?

26. An Answer File (CFG.INI) can be used to perform an unattended install Initial Configuration phase looks for CFG.INI (once a second, up to 10x) Create a CFG.INI in notepad or your favorite basic text editor There are two main sections, [InitialConfiguration] and [PostOSInstall] Copy the CFG.INI file to a USB thumb drive (ideal) or you can copy it to the root of any drive other than A: or B: Once setup is complete, remove the answer file

27. 27 NameRequiredFormatDefaultShow in UIDescription AcceptEulaYesBoolean---YesTrue/False only allowed to proceed if set to True AcceptOEMEulaNoBoolean Yes Only required if server was bought from OEM who provided their own EULA CompanyNameNoStringBlankN/AName of the company CountryNoCountry CodeCurrent Machine SettingYesString representing Country E.G. US DNSNameYesString.localNoFQDN of the domain name EnableRWANoStringFALSENoOnly supported in Clean Install. It will skip the Router Config. IPv4DNSForwarderNoString NoSet IPv4 DNS Forwarder IPv6DNSForwarderNoString NoSet IPv6 DNS Forwarder NetbiosNameYesString---YesNetbios Domain name PlainTextPasswordYesString---YesPassword ServerNameYesString---YesServer name SettingsYesAll, Updates or NoneNoneYesAll means updates, WER and SQM UserNameYesString---YesName of the new Admin account LanguageNoLanguage NameCurrent Machine SettingYesDisplay Language LocaleNoLocale IDCurrent Machine SettingYes KeyboardNoKLIDCurrent Machine settingYes For example 0409:00000409, where 0409 before : is the input language, and 00000409 is the keyboard layout StdUserNameYesString YesName for new non-admin account WebDomainNameNoString NoConfigure Internet domain name of the server StdUserPlainTextPasswordYesString Yes Password for Non-admin account in Aurora (Vail built in admin password)

28. PostInstallScript (Optional) The name of a script that runs after the first logon and before IC launched. WebDomainName (Optional) Configure Internet domain name of the server. This file allows you to configure the domain name similar to the method used for manual configuration in the Domain Name Setup wizard. TrustedCertFileName (Optional) Configure Trusted Certificate for the domain name. This allows you to put an.PFX cert, which contains the private key. TrustedCertPassword (Optional) The password for importing the.PFX. EnableVPN (Optional) Turn on VPN by default. VpnIPv4StartAddress (Optional) Set VPN start address. VpnIPv4EndAddress (Optional) Set VPN end address. VpnBaseIPv6Address (Optional) Set base IPV6 address for VPN. VpnIPv6PrefixLength (Optional) Set the length of the prefix of VPN IPv6 address. IsHosted (Optional) Default value is false if not specified. Set this value if you set up this in hoster environment. It will disable router configuration. StaticIPv4Address (Optional) Specify static IP address if you want to configure a static IP address instead of a dynamic address. StaticIPv4Gateway (Optional) Specify default gateway address if you want to configure a static IP address instead of a dynamic address. StaticIPv6Address (Optional) Specify default IP address if you want to configure a static IP address instead of a dynamic address. StaticIPv6SubnetPrefixLength (Optional) Specify default IPV6 subnet prefix lenght if you want to configure a static IP address instead of a dynamic address. StaticIPv6Gateway (Optional) Specify default gateway address if you want to configure a static IP address instead of a dynamic one ClientBackupOn (Optional) Turn off Client backup by default when new clients joined the server. FileHistoryOn (Optional) Turn off File History backup by default when new clients running Windows 8 Consumer Preview joined the server. LaunchPadHiddenTasks (Optional) You can hide Backup entry or/and Admin Dashboard entry on Launchpad. LaunchPadHiddenTasksTo disable dashboard: LaunchPadHiddenTasks=Microsoft.LaunchPad.AdminDashboard To disable backup: LaunchPadHiddenTasks=Microsoft.LaunchPad.Backup To disable both backup and dashboard: LaunchPadHiddenTasks=Microsoft.LaunchPad.Backup,Microsoft.LaunchPad.AdminDashboard