Migrating from SBS 2003 and can't complete configuration....

I am in the process of migrating a SBS 2003 network to the Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials and seem to be blocked by an issue.  I have followed the migration steps outlined in https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/dn408633.  I completed Step 1 and was in the process of Step 2 (https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/dn408637).  I have added the new 2012 server to the existing domain and installed it as a replica domain controller (following https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/JJ574134.aspx).  I transferred FSMO roles from the source server.

Instructions under Step 2 (https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/dn408637) then advise to confirm that the Windows Server Essentials Experience role is installed (it was previously - I cancelled it as instructed), and found the notification to configure it (as expected.)

When I click to configure, I receive the following message:

Windows Server Essentials can be set up in your environment in different ways.

This server has been set up to a domain member.  Click Configure to set up Windows Server Essentials on the domain member.

The computer name cannnot be changed after the configuration has been done.

I press "Configure" and immediately receive an error:  [red X] Please Click Retry.  If the issue still exists please refer to help link...  The link directs me to this forum.  :)

Any ideas on why Windows Server Essentials can not complete configuration?

Also, I have read the thread at https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/4ca7211b-1402-4699-b137-7acb44fefb1c/migrate-or-start-from-scratch-sbs-2003-r2-to-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials?forum=winserveressentials and feel like I am close on this migration given that the AD replicated successfully and I moved FSMO.   I'd consider shifting to clean install if necessary, but need some advice on migrating profiles in that case.  FYI, no exchange migration from SBS 2003 - we moved to Google Apps years ago so Exchange migration is not a factor.

Thank you!


August 22nd, 2015 3:11pm

Solved it.  Posting for future reference.  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2914651

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August 22nd, 2015 4:04pm

Hi:

Thanks for the follow up.  It helps others when answers are given for issues in this forum.

August 22nd, 2015 8:33pm

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