M6445 Implementing and Administering Windows Small Business Server 2008

Prerequisites:

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

Course M6420: Fundamentals of a Windows Sever 2008 Network and Applications Infrastructure
Course M6424: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
Course M5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System
Course M5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications

Course Description:

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

At Course Completion:

• After completing 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.

This course includes the following modules:

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

Installing Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008

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

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

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

Manage and Configure Collaboration

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

Add Client Computers and Devices to the Network

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

Manage and Configure Remote Access

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

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

Manage Data Folders and Backup

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

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

Migrating from Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003

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

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

Deploying Additional Servers

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

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

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