Implementing and Administering Windows ® Small Business Server 2008

Course details

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and manage Windows Small Business Server 2008.

Course Outline

1 - Plan and Design a Technology Solution for a Small Business

• Introduction to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 
• Conducting a Business Assessment 
• Conducting a Technical Assessment

2 - Installing Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008

• Networking Basics 
• Preparing the Hardware for Installation 
• Installing Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 
• Completing the Installation

3 - Managing a Microsoft Windows Small Business Server Environment

• Managing with the Windows Small business Server (SBS) Console 
• Managing a User Account 
• Modifying User Account Properties in the SBS Console 
• Managing User Roles in the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Console 
• Managing Groups in the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Console

4 - Manage and Configure Messaging

• Configuring Internet Mail using Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Console 
• Configuring E-mail Protection 
• Configuring Connectors and Clients 
• Monitoring Messaging 
• Managing OWA using the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Console

5 - Manage and Configure Collaboration

• Managing the Internal Web Site 
• Creating and Configuring a New SharePoint Site 
• Administering a Windows SharePoint 
• Windows SharePoint Customization

6 - Add Client Computers and Devices to the Network

• Deploying Client Computers 
• Managing Client Computers 
• Adding and Managing Shared Printers 
• Adding and Managing a Fax Device

7 - Manage and Configure Remote Access

• Managing Certificates 
• Managing a Virtual Private Network 
• Managing the Server Firewall 
• Managing Remote Web Workplace

8 - Manage and Configure Security

• Best Practice for Securing the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Environment 
• Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Best Practices Analyzer (SBS 2008 BPA) 
• Creating and Managing Shared Folders on the Network 
• Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

9 - Manage Data Folders and Backup

• Moving Data Folders on the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Network 
• Disaster Recovery Planning 
• Managing Server Backups 
• Protecting Inpidual Server Applications 
• Managing Server Recovery

10 - Monitoring and Maintaining System and Services Availability

• Managing Reports 
• Using Microsoft Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor 
• Configure Disk Management 
• Manage Shadow Copies of Shared Folders

11 - Migrating from Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003

• Preparing the Network for Migration 
• Performing the Installation 
• Performing the Migration

12 - Managing Comprehensive Line-of-business Products

• Implementing Security for Business with Microsoft Forefront for Exchange Server 
• Real-time Protection from Unwanted Software with Windows Live OneCare 
• Integrating with Office Live for Small Business

13 - Deploying Additional Servers

• Installing Windows Server 2008 
• Configuring Server Roles 
• Installing a Premium Application 
• Administering Terminal Services 
• Introduction to Windows Server Virtualization

14 - Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Management Console (Advanced Mode) 
• Managing Windows Small Business Server Applications 
• Introduction to Windows PowerShell 
• Administering IIS 7.0 
• Troubleshooting DNS in Windows Server 2008 
• Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services

15 - Manage the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Environment using Group Policy

• Administering the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Network using Group Policy 
• Managing Group Policies in the GPMC 
• Auditing Security Events 
• Deploying Software using Group Policy Management 
• Troubleshooting Group Policy in Windows Server 2008

Target Audience: This course is intended for technology consultants, system integrators, and in-house technology staff that serve small and medium- sized businesses.