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Small Business Server 2008

Course ID: HLT 6445A

Course Length: 5 days

Course Description:
This five-day hands-on workshop provides students with the necessary knowledge to plan and implement Windows Small Business Server 2008. Students gain first-hand knowledge on topics such as installing, migrating, monitoring, securing, and backing up data.

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

Prerequisites:
In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses:

Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Performance-Based Objectives :
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Install Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008.
  • Migrate to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008.
  • Configure Windows Small Business Server 2008 using the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Console.
  • Manage users and groups in Windows Small Business Server 2008.
  • Manage messaging and collaboration in Windows Small Business Server 2008.
  • Manage and monitor Windows Small Business Server 2008.
  • Secure a Windows Small Business Server 2008 network.
  • Expand a Windows Small Business Server 2008 network.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Plan and Design a Technology Solution for a Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB)
This module discusses where Windows Small Business Server 2008 fits into the small and medium-sized business channels from a business perspective.
Topic 1A: Two Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2008 Versions - Built for Business
Topic 1B: Details of the Component Servers
Topic 1C: The Power of Windows SBS 2008 Wizards
Topic 1D: Conducting a Pre-Installation Assessment

Lesson 2: Installing Windows Small Business Server 2008
This module describes the Windows Small Business Server 2008 operating system installation process.
Topic 2A: Networking Basics
Topic 2B: Preparing the Hardware for Installation
Topic 2C: Pre-installation Tasks
Topic 2D: Installing Windows Small Business Server
Topic 2E: Completing the Installation

Lesson 3: Managing a Windows Small Business Server Environment
This module explains how to manage user accounts using the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Console.
Topic 3A: Managing Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 Console
Topic 3B: User Account Management
Topic 3C: Modifying User Account Properties in the Windows SBS Consolebr /> Topic 3D: Managing Groups in the Windows SBS Console
Topic 3E: Managing User Roles in the Windows SBS Console

Lesson 4: Add Client Computers and Devices to the Network
This module discusses deploying and managing client computers, shared printers, and fax devices on the Windows Small Business Server 2008 network.
Topic 4A: Deploying Client Computers
Topic 4B: Managing Client Computers
Topic 4C: Adding and Managing Shared Printers
Topic 4D: Adding and Managing a Fax Device

Lesson 5: Manage and Configure Collaboration
This module discusses managing Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 sites using the Windows Small Business Server Console and Central Administrator, and deploying a preconfigured template to match business scenarios.
Topic 5A: Managing the Internal Web Site
Topic 5B: Creating and Configuring a New Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) Site
Topic 5C: Configuring a Windows SharePoint Site
Topic 5D: Windows SharePoint Customization

Lesson 6: Manage and Configure Messaging
This module discusses tools for troubleshooting mail flow and optimizing the e-mail experience for users.
Topic 6A: Configuring Internet Mail Using the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Console
Topic 6B: Configuring E-mail Protection
Topic 6C: Configuring Connectors and Clients
Topic 6D: Monitoring Messaging
Topic 6E: Managing Outlook Web Access (OWA) Using the Windows SBS Console

Lesson 7: Manage and Configure Remote Access
This module describes certificate and remote access features included with Windows Small Business Server 2008.
Topic 7A: Managing Certificates
Topic 7B: Managing a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Topic 7C: Managing the Server Firewall
Topic 7D: Managing Remote Web Workplace

Lesson 8: Manage and Configure Security
This module discusses security components that are installed by default in Windows Small Business Server 2008, as well as Windows Server 2008 security features available for download from TechNet, which will allow the implementation of important security elements into the IT infrastructure.
Topic 8A: Best Practices for Securing Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2008
Topic 8B: Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Topic 8C: Windows Small Business Server Best Practice Analyzer 2008
Topic 8D: Creating and managing Shared Folders on the Network
Topic 8E: Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Lesson 9: Manage Data Folders and Backup
This module discusses moving application data (Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 data, Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, users shared folders, users redirected documents, Windows Server Update Services repository data, and the client backup data) to a separate drive or partition on the Windows Small Business Server.
Topic 9A: Moving Data Storage Locations on Windows Small Business Server 2008
Topic 9B: Disaster Recovery Planning
Topic 9C: Managing Server Backups
Topic 9D: Managing Server Recovery

Lesson 10: Monitoring and Maintaining System and Services Availability
This module dives deeper into monitoring and analyzing system health, stability, and performance of the CPU, memory, hard disks, and network connectivity using the Reliability and Performance Monitor
Topic 10A: Managing Reports
Topic 10B: Using Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor
Topic 10C: Disk Management
Topic 10D: Shadow Copies of Shared Folders

Lesson 11: Migrating from Windows Small Business Server 2003
This module discusses installing Windows Small Business Server 2008 in migration mode as well as undertaking a migration from a Windows Small Business Server 2003 network.
Topic 11A: Preparing the Network for Migration
Topic 11B: Automating the Windows SBS 2008 Installation
Topic 11C: Performing the Migration

Lesson 12: Deploying Additional Servers
This module discusses installing Windows Server 2008, selecting and configuring the appropriate roles, and joining the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 network.
Topic 12A: Installing Windows Server 2008
Topic 12B: Configuring Server Roles
Topic 12C: Installing SQL Server 2008
Topic 12D: Backup and Restore SQL Server 2008
Topic 12E: Administering Terminal Services
Topic 12F: Windows Server Virtualization

Lesson 13: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting
This module discusses the Windows Small Business Server 2008 console (advanced mode), repairing Windows Small Business Server 2008 console components and server applications, and new native Windows tools and utilities found in Windows Server 2008.
Topic 13A: Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2008 Management Console (Advanced Mode)
Topic 13B: Managing Windows Small Business Server Applications
Topic 13C: Introduction to Windows PowerShell
Topic 13D: Administering Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0
Topic 13E: Troubleshooting DNS in Windows Server 2008
Topic 13F: Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (TS)

Lesson 14: Manage the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Environment Using Group Policy
This module explains Group Policy and defines features and functions that can be used to manage user and computer configurations for groups of users and computers and to enforce these settings on and off the network.
Topic 14A: Administering the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Network Using Group Policy
Topic 14B: Managing Group Policies in the GPMC
Topic 14C: Auditing Security Events
Topic 14D: Deploying Software Using Group Policy Management
Topic 14E: Troubleshooting Group Policy in Windows Server 2008