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.
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:
Course 6420:Fundamentals of a Windows Sever 2008 Network Infrastructure and Application Platform Course 6424: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System Course 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications 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. Exam Certification
This course is recommended for exam 70-653, for the MCTS: Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuration certification.
Course Outline
Module 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.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Two Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2008 VersionsBuilt for Business Lesson 2: Details of the Component Servers Lesson 3: The Power of Windows SBS 2008 Wizards Lesson 4: Conducting a Pre-Installation Assessment Lab : Perform a Business and Technology Assessment
Exercise 1: Install and Configure the Business and Technology Assessment Toolkit (BTAT) Exercise 2: Review a Technology Assessment Template and Create a Custom Technology Template Exercise 3: Create a Three-year Technology Plan Exercise 4: Discuss Your Findings and Recommendations as a Group After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand where Windows Small Business Server 2008 fits into the small- and medium-business channels from a business perspective. Understand how essential it is for the IT provider to understand the business goals in order to implement the right IT solution. Understand how the Business and Technical Assessment assists the IP provider in attaining valuable business information required to implement the right IT infrastructure. Module 2: Installing Windows Small Business Server 2008
This module describes the Windows Small Business Server 2008 operating system installation process.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Networking Basics Lesson 2: Preparing the Hardware for Installation Lesson 3: Pre-installation Tasks Lesson 4: Installing Windows Small Business Server Lesson 5: Completing the Installation Lab : Install Windows Small Business Server 2008
Exercise 1: Completing the Installation Worksheet Exercise 2: Perform the Installation Using the Answer File Exercise 3: Completing the Windows Small Business Server Setup After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008, establish network connectivity, and complete initial configuration tasks. Module 3: Managing a Windows Small Business Server Environment
This module explains how to manage user accounts using the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Console.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Managing Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 Console Lesson 2: User Account Management Lesson 3: Modifying User Account Properties in the Windows SBS Console Lesson 4: Managing Groups in the Windows SBS Console Lesson 5: Managing User Roles in the Windows SBS Console Lab : Manage Users and Groups in the Windows SBS Console
Exercise 1: Adding New User Accounts Exercise 2: Creating User Groups Exercise 3: Creating User Roles Exercise 4: Modifying User Account Properties After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage user accounts using the Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2008 Console. Add, edit, disable, and remove user accounts. Manage groups using the Windows SBS 2008 Console. Manage user roles using the Windows SBS 2008 Console. Module 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.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Deploying Client Computers Lesson 2: Managing Client Computers Lesson 3: Adding and Managing Shared Printers Lesson 4: Adding and Managing a Fax Device Lab : Deploying Clients on the Windows SBS 2008 Network
Exercise 1: Adding a Client Computer to the Windows SBS Network Exercise 2: Configure the Fax Service Exercise 3: Configure the Office Outlook 2007 Client Exercise 4: Manage the Client Computer from the Windows SBS Console Exercise 5: Configure Folder Redirection Exercise 6: Adding a Shared Printer to the Network After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage the most common tasks required to connect client computers. Configure access to printers and faxes. Troubleshoot device connectivity issues. Module 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.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Managing the Internal Web Site Lesson 2: Creating and Configuring a New Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) Site Lesson 3: Configuring a Windows SharePoint Site Lesson 4: Windows SharePoint Customization Lab : Creating and Customizing a SharePoint Site
Exercise 1: Manage SharePoint Access through the Windows SBS Console Exercise 2: Create and Configure a New SharePoint site Exercise 3: Install Preconfigured Application Templates After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage WSS 3.0 sites using the Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) Console. Create, configure, and manage WSS 3.0 sites using Central Administrator. Deploy a preconfigured template to match business scenarios. Module 6: Manage and Configure Messaging
This module discusses tools for troubleshooting mail flow and optimizing the e-mail experience for users.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Configuring Internet Mail Using the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Console Lesson 2: Configuring E-mail Protection Lesson 3: Configuring Connectors and Clients Lesson 4: Monitoring Messaging Lesson 5: Managing Outlook Web Access (OWA) Using the Windows SBS Console Lab : Manage and Configure Messaging
Exercise 1: Configuring the POP3 Connector Exercise 2: Configure Exchange Server Anti-spam Filters After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure Internet mail using the Windows SBS 2008 Console. Configure email protection. Configure connectors and clients. Monitor messaging. Manage Outlook Web Access using the Windows SBS 2008 Console. Module 7: Manage and Configure Remote Access
This module describes certificate and remote access features included with Windows Small Business Server 2008.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Managing Certificates Lesson 2: Managing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Lesson 3: Managing the Server Firewall Lesson 4: Managing Remote Web Workplace Lab : Manage and Configure Remote Access
Exercise 1: Manage and Install the Self-issued Certificate Exercise 2: Configure a Virtual Private Network Exercise 3: Administer the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Exercise 4: Customize Remote Web Workplace After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe how certificates work. Describe installing a self-signed certificate on the Windows Small Business Server 2008 server and client computer. Configure a virtual private network for users to access network resources from a remote computer. Administer the Windows Server Firewall. Configure ports for services and applications. Module 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.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Best Practices for Securing Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2008 Lesson 2: Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Lesson 3: Windows Small Business Server Best Practice Analyzer 2008 Lesson 4: Creating and managing Shared Folders on the Network Lesson 5: Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Lab : Securing the Windows Small Business Server using Best Practices
Exercise 1: Configure Distribution of Updates and Hotfixes Using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Exercise 2: Create a Shared Folder Exercise 3: Examine Windows SBS 2008 using the Windows Small Business Server Best Practices Analyzer (Windows SBS 2008 BPA) Exercise 4: Create a Domain Isolation Policy Exercise 5: Configure Windows Firewall Settings After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan in-depth security for the Windows Small Business Server 2008 network. Configure distribution of updates and hotfixes for servers and computers on the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 network. Use group policies to define user and computer configurations for groups of users and computers and enforce these settings on and off the network. Access and know how to use these features to manage specific aspects of the overall security design. Manage the protection of the server using a host firewall and Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) combined. Module 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.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Moving Data Storage Locations on Windows Small Business Server 2008 Lesson 2: Disaster Recovery Planning Lesson 3: Managing Server Backups Lesson 4: Managing Server Recovery Lab : Configure Backups and Administer Application Data
Exercise 1: Configure Backup Media and Schedule Exercise 2: Design a Disaster Recovery Plan Exercise 3: Perform a Block Level Restore After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage server storage by moving databases and data folders. Manage server storage using administrative tasks in the Windows Small Business Server 2008 console. Plan and prepare for disasters and data recovery. Configure and administer data backups and recoveries. Module 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.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Managing Reports Lesson 2: Using Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor Lesson 3: Disk Management Lesson 4: Shadow Copies of Shared Folders Lab : Monitoring and Maintaining System Availability
Exercise 1: Configure Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) Reporting Exercise 2: Monitor System Performance in Real Time Exercise 3: Create a Data Collector Set Exercise 4: Create a Mirrored Volume Using Disk Management Exercise 5: Extend a Disk Using Disk Management After completing this module, students will be able to:
Administer monitoring and reporting in Windows SBS 2008. Describe the ability of Microsoft Windows Reliability and Performance monitor to examine how programs affect your computer’s performance. Monitor system performance in real time and collect log data for later analysis. Configure hard disks, volumes and partitions in Windows SBS 2008 using the disk management utility. Create and manage point-in-time copies of files that are located in shared resources. Describe how to recover previous versions of files. Module 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.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Preparing the Network for Migration Lesson 2: Automating the Windows SBS 2008 Installation Lesson 3: Performing the Migration Lab : Migrating from Windows Small Business Server 2003
Exercise 1: Prepare the Source Server for Migration Exercise 2: Install Windows Small Business Server 2008 in Migration Mode Exercise 3: Configure the Network Exercise 4: Migrate Data and Settings Exercise 5: Demote and Remove the Source Server from the Network After completing this module, students will be able to:
Prepare the network for migration of a Windows SBS 2003 server. Automate the Windows SBS 2008 installation. Perform the migration of a Windows SBS 2003 server. Module 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.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Installing Windows Server 2008 Lesson 2: Configuring Server Roles Lesson 3: Installing SQL Server 2008 Lesson 4: Backup and Restore SQL Server 2008 Lesson 5: Administering Terminal Services Lesson 6: Windows Server Virtualization Lab : Joining an Additional Server to the Network
Exercise 1: Join an Additional Server to the Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) Network and Configure the Terminal Services (TS) Server Role to Share Applications Exercise 2: Configure Client Access to Shared Applications Exercise 3: Promote a Second Server to a Domain Controller After completing this module, students will be able to:
Select and configure the appropriate server roles. Join additional servers to the Windows SBS 2008 network. Install and backup Microsoft SQL Server 2008. Configure Terminal Services and make a TS Web application available through Remote Web Workplace. Create a virtualized server computing environment for testing and other purposes. Module 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.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2008 Management Console (Advanced Mode) Lesson 2: Managing Windows Small Business Server Applications Lesson 3: Introduction to Windows PowerShell Lesson 4: Administering Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 Lesson 5: Troubleshooting DNS in Windows Server 2008 Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (TS) Lab : Working with Windows Tools and Utilities
Exercise 1: Diagnosing the Network Using Command Line Tools Exercise 2: Managing with the Windows Small Business Server (SBS) Console (Advanced Mode) Exercise 3: Managing Server Applications Exercise 4: Perform System Administration Tasks Using Windows PowerShell Exercise 5: Back Up and Restore IIS 7.0 After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the key differences in the Advanced Mode Windows Small Business Server 2008 console. Administer Windows Small Business Server 2008 using the Advance Mode SBS console. Administer the Windows SBS 2008 Server Applications. Administer the Windows SBS 2008 network using Windows PowerShell commands. Perform common administrative tasks for administering IIS 7.0. Troubleshoot DNS and Terminal Services in Windows SBS 2008. Module 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.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Administering the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Network Using Group Policy Lesson 2: Managing Group Policies in the GPMC Lesson 3: Auditing Security Events Lesson 4: Deploying Software Using Group Policy Management Lesson 5: Troubleshooting Group Policy in Windows Server 2008 Lab : Manage Group Policies
Exercise 1: Creating and Managing GPOs Exercise 2: Tracking Security Events Exercise 3: Modify Account Policies Exercise 4: Deploy Software Using Group Policy After completing this module, students will be able to:
Administer Group Policies in a Windows Small Business Server 2008 environment. Configure Group Policies using the Group Policy Management Console. Configure object auditing using Group Policy. Configure software applications for deployment using Group Policy.