Windows Server 2012 Essentials is different from previous versions of SBS as it’s designed to work with 3 different types mail systems. As a result the ports you need to have open on your firewall is also different. If you have a uPnP router then the configuration wizards in Windows Server 2012 Essentials will do the work for you. If you like me elect to disable … [Read more...]
How do I disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration on the SBS Server?
The default installation of SBS 2011 Essentials and SBS 2011 Standard has Internet Explorer configured in Hard Admin mode. Microsoft made the decision to do this in order to protect the server itself when people attempt to surf the Internet from it. The downside to this is that many server applications such as Trend Micro WFBS, use a web interface to manage the product itself. … [Read more...]
What inbound ports do I need to open on my firewall for SBS 2011 Essentials?
Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (SBS 2011 Essentials) is a little different from previous versions of SBS that we’ve all come to know and appreciate. SBS 2011 Essentials does not have an on premise mail server, or Sharepoint Companyweb. As a result it requires fewer ports open than SBS 2011 Standard or previous versions of SBS. If you have a uPnP router then … [Read more...]
What inbound ports do I need to open on my firewall for SBS 2011 Standard?
Small Business Server 2011 Standard (SBS 2011 Standard) needs to have a few ports open on your firewall router to allow specific traffic to flow into your SBS 2011 server for proper operation. You can use the uPnP protocol to automatically configure your firewall if you permit it. To do so ensure that uPnP is enabled on your firewall and run the Internet Address … [Read more...]
What inbound ports do I need to open on my firewall for SBS 2008 ?
Small Business Server 2008 (SBS 2008) requires a number of ports open on your firewall to allow inbound traffic from the Internet in to your network. SBS 2008 needs a lower number of ports open than SBS 2003 did. You will only need to open the ports below to enable all SBS 2008 functionality if you are using all facilities. If you do not need a specific function open then there … [Read more...]