

: If unchecked, the setup fields will be pre-populated but you must click Next during setup. Whether or not to automatically attempt to download installation updates. If the SBS 2011 installation wizard detects a migration answer file, the migration process starts automatically.įor more information on how to provide the answer file to setup please click the link. Then start either installing or migrating to SBS 2011.

This is the only filename that the SBS 2011 setup will look for.Ĭopy the answer file to the root of a USB drive, floppy disk or a partition on the destination server. (Join existing domain) depending on your scenario.Įnter the required information.

Launch the answer file generator tool by using one of the methods mentioned above. To create the answer file for an automated install You can also run the answer file directly from C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard Migration Preparation Tool\ SBSAfg.exe once the Once the tool has been run you can launch the tool from the finish page by clicking the To migrate a domain to SBS 2011 you must first run the You will be provided with the following menu from which you can click the You can insert the SBS 2011 DVD into a machine and let it autorun. You have many options to launch the tool. To allow administrators to easily create an answer file SBS 2011 includes an answer file generation tool (SBSAfg.exe). To perform a migration mode install you MUST use an answer file. You can use an answer file to automate both clean and migration mode installs. Windows Small Business Server 2011 supports installing using an answer file. [Today's post comes to us courtesy of Justin Crosby from Commercial Technical Support First published on TechNet on Jan 21, 2011
