Could restarting Windows Small Business Server 2011 disrupt any operations?

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Could restarting Windows Small Business Server 2011 disrupt any operations?

Could restarting Windows Small Business Server 2011 disrupt any operations?

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Robang592
Senior Member

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09-17-2016, 05:49 PM

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The update will likely only affect the server itself, not the entire network. Rebooting typically doesn't impact other devices unless they're directly connected.

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Robang592

09-17-2016, 05:49 PM #1

The update will likely only affect the server itself, not the entire network. Rebooting typically doesn't impact other devices unless they're directly connected.

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baister09
Junior Member

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09-18-2016, 09:29 AM

#2

Have you checked the new versions to confirm they’re stable? It’s best not to blame anything, but please schedule testing during a period with ample time—around eight hours—to handle any issues.

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baister09

09-18-2016, 09:29 AM #2

Have you checked the new versions to confirm they’re stable? It’s best not to blame anything, but please schedule testing during a period with ample time—around eight hours—to handle any issues.

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Lil_Shorty
Member

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09-18-2016, 12:37 PM

#3

It seems you want to suggest pausing other devices before restarting the server.

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Lil_Shorty

09-18-2016, 12:37 PM #3

It seems you want to suggest pausing other devices before restarting the server.

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Nargushk
Member

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09-18-2016, 09:17 PM

#4

It’s outdated information. I usually handle one computer at a time. Remote tasks are uncommon for me, and network issues don’t usually impact my local setup. Would the server going down affect my other machines?

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Nargushk

09-18-2016, 09:17 PM #4

It’s outdated information. I usually handle one computer at a time. Remote tasks are uncommon for me, and network issues don’t usually impact my local setup. Would the server going down affect my other machines?

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mewa11
Member

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09-20-2016, 02:11 PM

#5

The latest changes have been made. The files on the server have also been backed up.

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mewa11

09-20-2016, 02:11 PM #5

The latest changes have been made. The files on the server have also been backed up.

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mouthbreether
Junior Member

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09-20-2016, 03:59 PM

#6

Only the final Windows Server 2011 updates from mid-2014 were applied. That marks the last time any changes were made. I’m currently on a short-term assignment, but the previous staff member didn’t maintain the system properly. Also, I haven’t taken any backups.

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mouthbreether

09-20-2016, 03:59 PM #6

Only the final Windows Server 2011 updates from mid-2014 were applied. That marks the last time any changes were made. I’m currently on a short-term assignment, but the previous staff member didn’t maintain the system properly. Also, I haven’t taken any backups.

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maga004
Junior Member

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09-22-2016, 01:06 PM

#7

I would save the files first, and I need to know the number of users currently on the server.

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maga004

09-22-2016, 01:06 PM #7

I would save the files first, and I need to know the number of users currently on the server.

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jjsoini
Posting Freak

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09-22-2016, 07:13 PM

#8

21 individuals are involved. This requires 171 improvements, with 73 additional suggestions.

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jjsoini

09-22-2016, 07:13 PM #8

21 individuals are involved. This requires 171 improvements, with 73 additional suggestions.

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mike3804168
Junior Member

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09-28-2016, 04:53 AM

#9

Do you have a test server available for simulating the upgrade?

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mike3804168

09-28-2016, 04:53 AM #9

Do you have a test server available for simulating the upgrade?

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SrDarkness
Junior Member

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09-30-2016, 12:45 AM

#10

Ensure you have a full backup before moving forward. It’s usually safest to capture the entire server image just in case issues arise, and double-check they have redundant storage as well. I bet their configuration hasn’t been fully optimized if they haven’t updated since 2011...

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SrDarkness

09-30-2016, 12:45 AM #10

Ensure you have a full backup before moving forward. It’s usually safest to capture the entire server image just in case issues arise, and double-check they have redundant storage as well. I bet their configuration hasn’t been fully optimized if they haven’t updated since 2011...

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