As an update:

RB and BiaB running on Server 2008 just fine. Pretty cool.

This experiment made me realize how cool Remote Connection can be. Updated the server to 2011 versions from the laptop downstairs.
Also luanched RB from a remote connection. The implications are making me grin. I can take the laptop into the drum room and take control of the RB desktop in the next room ...

Learning is cool.
Only issues:
Have to enable 'Desktop Experience' in Server 2008 to enable some WinMediaPlayer core services or RB stalls.
Also, the motherboard driver kit came with wrong Audio driver; a quick search and download fixed that.
Otherwise, I'm impressed at how easy it was.


Make your sound your own!
.. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome