The Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011, Windows Server 2012 Essentials, and the Windows Server Essentials Experience role all-purpose data collection and analysis manifest collects and analyzes information that is used in troubleshooting Windows SBS 2011 and Windows Server 2012 Essentials issues. This includes general Windows issues in different technologies that include setup, performance, networking, and directory services. Additionally, data about Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft SharePoint is collected and analyzed. The collection and analysis are based on rules that were created to address common issues that may be affecting the server. These rules are updated regularly.
When you open a new case, you may receive an automated email message that contains instructions on how to generate and upload this manifest. We highly recommend that you complete this task at your earliest convenience, because the information that is collected can lead (and does lead in a good number of instances) to a faster resolution of the associated case. You may also receive a request to do this from the support engineer who is working on your case.
When you open a new case, you may receive an automated email message that contains instructions on how to generate and upload this manifest. We highly recommend that you complete this task at your earliest convenience, because the information that is collected can lead (and does lead in a good number of instances) to a faster resolution of the associated case. You may also receive a request to do this from the support engineer who is working on your case.