6445A - Implementing and Administering Windows Small Business Server 2008
• Course Number: 6445A
• Course Length: 5 Days
Course Overview
This 5 day course 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.
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
Audience
This course is intended for technology consultants, system integrators, and in-house
technology staff that serve small and medium-sized businesses.
Course Outline
Course Introduction 6m
Module 01 - Plan and Design a Technology Solution for a SMB 1h 17m Lesson 01: Two Windows SBS 2008 Versions - Built for Business
Microsoft Customer Segmentation Small Business Owner Challenges Technology as a Solution
Windows Essential Business Server Solutions Two Editions of Windows SBS
Windows SBS Standard Component Technologies Windows SBS Value-added Features
Windows SBS 2008 Builds on Windows 2008 Standard Lesson 02: Details of the Component Servers
Key Features of Exchange Server 2007 Found in Windows SBS Features of WSS 3.0 for Windows SBS 2008
Key Features of WSUS 3.0 SP1 for Windows SBS 2008
Microsoft Forefront Security Features Provided for Exchange Server 2007 in Windows SBS 2008 Microsoft Office Live Services and Windows SBS 2008
Components of Windows SBS 2008 Premium
The Advantages of a Second Server in Windows SBS Premium 2008
Benefits of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition in Windows SBS 2008 Premium Lesson 03: The Power of Windows SBS 2008 Wizards
Windows SBS 2008 Configuration Wizards Ease Administration The Connect to the Internet Wizard (CTIW)
Internet Address Management Wizard (IAMW) Features The Configure Internet Mail Wizard (CIMW)
The Two Interfaces of Remote Web Workplace (RWW) Questions
Lesson 04: Conducting a Pre-Installation Assessment Business Assessment
Business Benefits
Examples of Microsoft BTAT Question Banks Demo - Create a Custom Business Template Business Benefits of a Technology Assessment Using the BTAT for a Technology Assessment Question Logic
Demo - Conduct a Technology Assessment Module 01 Review
Module 02 - Installing Windows Small Business Server 2008 1h 53m
Lesson 01: Networking Basics Peer-to-peer vs. Server-based Networks Broadband Connection
Domain Names Firewalls
Virtual Private Network Public vs. Private Addressing Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses IPv4 vs. IPv6
Lesson 02: Preparing the Hardware for Installation What’s New in Windows Small Business Server Hardware Requirements for Windows SBS 2008 Additional Recommended Hardware
Other Requirements
Lesson 03: Pre-installation Tasks Prepare the Network and Clients
Complete the Windows SBS 2008 Installation Worksheet Use the Answer File Tool for Advanced Mode Setup Document ISP Information
Connect Devices Before Running Setup
How are Routers Discovered on the Network?
Manually Configuring the Router Document Router Firewall Information Disk Partition for Operating System
Lesson 04: Installing Windows Small Business Server Quick Quiz
Install the Operating System Configure the Operating System
Default Installation—OS and Applications Default Installation—Server Role Installations Default Installation—Server Feature Installations The Windows SBS Console
Remote Web Workplace
Finishing the Operating System Installation Phase Lesson 05: Completing the Installation Getting Started Tasks
Connect to the Internet Set Up the Internet Address
Windows SBS 2008 E-mail Improvements Results of Internet Mail Configuration Manage DNS and MX Records
Demo - Install Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Demo - Connect to the Router Wizard
Module 02 Review
Module 03 - Managing a Windows Small Business Server Environment 1h 18m Lesson 01: Managing Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 Console
There are Three Ways to Access the Windows SBS Console Performing Administrative Tasks Using the Windows SBS Console The Windows SBS 2008 Console Home Page
Demo - Managing with the Windows SBS 2008 Console Lesson 02: User Account Management
Things Every Administrator Should Know Authentication Protocols
Authentication and Access Control in Windows SBS 2008 User Accounts
Demo - Adding User Accounts
Lesson 03: Modifying User Account Properties in the Windows SBS Console The Users Tab
Demo - Modifying User Account Properties Discussion: Modifying User Account Properties
Lesson 04: Managing Groups in the Windows SBS Console Group Types
Group Scope
Preconfigured Windows SBS Groups
Demo - Creating a Group in the Windows SBS Console
Lesson 05: Managing User Roles in the Windows SBS Console Default Windows SBS User Roles
Possible User Roles Demo - Adding a User Role Module 03 Review
Module 04 - Add Client Computers and Devices to the Network 1h 1m Lesson 01: Deploying Client Computers
Overview of Deploying Client Computers with Windows Small Business Server Pre-deployment Administrative Tasks
Use Windows SBS Client Advisor to Scan Client Computers Using the Windows SBS Client Advisor Utility—Two Options Two Ways to Automatically Connect Client PCs to Windows SBS Running the Connect Client Computer Wizard
Windows SBS Client Connection Final Steps and Troubleshooting Lesson 02: Managing Client Computers
Manage User Access to Client PCs from the Windows SBS Console Two Ways to Offer Remote Assistance in Windows SBS 2008 Managing Client Computers in Windows SBS 2008
Using Windows Easy Transfer to Move Files to Windows Vista Configure the Microsoft Office Outlook Client
Enabling Client-side Faxing on Windows SBS 2008 Redirecting User’s Folders to Windows SBS 2008 Lesson 03: Adding and Managing Shared Printers Add a Shared Printer to the Network
Network Attached Print Device
Setting Printer Permissions in Windows SBS 2008 Troubleshooting Printers
Lesson 04: Adding and Managing a Fax Device Managing a Fax Device
Administering the Fax Service from the Windows SBS Console Demo - Fax and Folder Redirection
Module 04 Review
Module 05 - Manage and Configure Collaboration 54m
Lesson 01: Managing the Internal Web Site Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Capabilities
How WSS 3.0 works with Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 Managing Sites from the Windows SBS 2008 Console
User Roles and Permissions
Demo - Modifying Site Properties Using Windows SBS Console
Lesson 02: Creating and Configuring a New Windows SharePoint Services Site Central Administration for WSS 3.0
Demo - Navigating Central Administration Creating a New WSS 3.0 Site
Alternate Access Mapping in WSS 3.0
Lesson 03: Configuring a Windows SharePoint Site Configuring Mail Settings in WSS 3.0
Configure Disaster Recovery in WSS 3.0 Configure Antivirus in WSS 3.0
Lesson 04: Windows SharePoint Customization Customize the Windows SharePoint Site
Demo - Modifying the Site Settings Apply an Application Template to WSS 3.0 Demo - Install an Application Template Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007 Module 05 Review
Module 06 - Manage and Configure Messaging 1h 22m
Lesson 01: Configuring Internet Mail Using Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 Console Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Features
The SMTP Protocol
Configure SMTP with the Internet Address Management Wizard (IAMW) Pull Protocols
Configuring the POP3 Connector on Windows SBS 2008 Verifying DNS Records
Demo - Configuring Internet Mail Properties Using the Internet Mail Wizard Lesson 02: Configuring E-mail Protection
Filtering E-mail in Exchange Server 2007 Forefront Security for Exchange Server (FSE)
Demo - Configure Exchange Server 2007 Using the Management Console Lesson 03: Configuring Connectors and Clients
Types of Exchange Server Clients Exchange Connectors
Configuring Mobile Devices in Windows SBS 2008 Demo - Configure Connectors and Clients
Lesson 04: Monitoring Messaging Mail Flow Tools
Monitoring SMTP Message Flow
Exchange Best Practice Analyzer Tool (ExBPA) Tools for Monitoring Client Connectivity
Configuring and Searching Message Tracking Logs
Demo - Using the Exchange Server Mail Flow Troubleshooting Tools Exchange Server Performance Troubleshooting Basics
Lesson 05: Managing Outlook Web Access (OWA) Using the Windows SBS Console Features of Outlook Web Access
Configuring Outlook Web Access in the Windows SBS Console Module 06 Review
Module 07 - Manage and Configure Remote Access 1h 9m Lesson 01: Managing Certificates
How do Certificates Work?
Third-party and Self-issued Certificates Compared How to Obtain a Third-party Certificate (Cert) How to Install a Third-party Certificate How to Remove and Fix a Trusted Certificate Installing Trusted Certificates on Client Computers Exchange ActiveSync features for Mobile Devices Configuring Mobile Devices for Exchange ActiveSync Windows Small Business Server Certificate Installer Autodiscover Functionality in Windows SBS 2008 Lesson 02: Managing a Virtual Private Network Enable a VPN Connection for a User in Windows SBS 2008 Adding VPN Ports to Windows SBS 2008
Demo - Enable or Disable a VPN
Lesson 03: Managing the Server Firewall Two Key Firewall Types
New Features in the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Host-based Firewall Component
Different ways to Start Windows Firewall
Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Graphical Management of Security Rules Lesson 04: Managing Remote Web Workplace
Access Windows SBS 2008 with Remote Web Workplace (RWW) Terminal Services Gateway Overview
Customizing Remote Web Workplace Demo - Configure RWW Customizable Links Module 07 Review
Module 08 - Manage and Configure Security 1h 49m
Lesson 01: Best Practices for Securing Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 Windows SBS 2008—Designed with Security in Mind
Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) Security Guidelines Additional Technological Defenses
Security Management for SMBs
Windows Server 2008 Security and Protection User Account Control (UAC) Architecture
New Functionality in Encrypting File System (EFS) BitLocker Drive Encryption
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Smart Cards
Windows SBS Setting to Harden Network Security Lesson 02: Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Centralized vs. Decentralized Updates
Windows Server Update Services 3.0
Configure WSUS Updates in the Windows SBS Console Setting Windows SBS 2008 Software Update Levels Demo - Configure Windows Server Update Services
Lesson 03: Windows Small Business Server 2008 Best Practices Analyzer What is the Windows SBS Best Practices Analyzer (BPA)?
Demo - Using Windows SBS 2008 Best Practices Analyzer
Lesson 04: Creating and Managing Shared Folders on the Network File Sharing Essentials
Shared Folder Permission Levels NTFS Permission Settings Settings Using the Provision a Shared Folder Wizard
Set User Limits and Access-based Enumeration (ABE) Configure File Server Quotas and Notifications Create File Screen Policies with FSRM Additional Security Considerations Demo - Adding a Shared Folder
Lesson 05: Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Network Location-aware Host Firewall
Windows Firewall Order of Rules Evaluation Using IPSec to Protect the Network
Connection Security and IPsec IPSec Authentication Methods IPsec Modes
IPsec Methods
Basic Firewall Policy Design
Demo - Configure Windows SBS 2008 Firewall Network Protection Through Domain Isolation Domain Isolation Policy Design
Module 08 Review
Module 09 - Manage Data Folders and Backup 51m
Lesson 01: Moving Data Storage Locations on Windows Small Business Server 2008 Scenarios for Managing and Moving Data in Windows SBS 2008
Best Practices for Moving Data
User Support Considerations When Moving Data Moving Exchange Server Data
Demo - Moving Data Using Storage Tasks Lesson 02: Disaster Recovery Planning Why Bother?
Categories of Risk Analysis Impact Analysis
Recovery Requirements for Critical Functions Backup Solution Design
Implementation, Testing, and Organizational Acceptance Ongoing Backup Maintenance
Business Continuity Planning Life Cycle Lesson 03: Managing Server Backups
Backup and Recovery Technologies Used in Windows SBS 2008 Configuring the Windows SBS 2008 Server Backup Wizard System State Backup of Windows SBS Components Critical Volumes
Backup Media
Using the Configure Server Backup Wizard Demo - Windows SBS Backup Wizard Lesson 04: Managing Server Recovery The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) Partial Recovery Options
Windows SBS Server Recovery Module 09 Review
Module 10 - Monitoring and Maintaining System and Services Availability 1h 9m Lesson 01: Managing Reports
Managing Reports
Configure Reports and Report Properties Report Information
Security Essentials
Demo - Configuring Reports
Lesson 02: Using Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor Overview of Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor Resource View - Real-time Monitoring
Performance Monitor
Reliability Monitor - System Stability Trend Analysis Data Collector Sets
Demo - Using Microsoft Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor Lesson 03: Disk Management
Disk Management Tools
Disk Storage Types—Fixed/Basic Disk Disk Storage Types
Dynamic Volumes – Simple Volume Dynamic Volumes – Spanned Volumes Dynamic Volumes – Striped Volumes Dynamic Volumes – Mirrored Volumes Dynamic Volumes – RAID 5 Volumes Recovering from Disk Failures
Demo - Adding a New Disk
Lesson 04: Shadow Copies of Shared Folders What are Shadow Copies for Shared Folders?
Features of Shadow Copies
Enabling Shadow Copies on the Client
Troubleshooting Shadow Copies for Shared Folders Demo - Working with Shadow Copies
Module 10 Review
Module 11 - Migrating from Windows Small Business Server 2003 41m
Lesson 01: Preparing the Network for Migration Key Steps of Windows SBS 2008 Migration Pre-migration Tasks
Evaluate Source Server Health Install the Latest Service Packs Raise the Functional Level
Plan Line-of-business Application Migration Reconfigure the Existing Network
Migration Network Configuration Migration Preparation Tool Discussion - What Happens?
Lesson 02: Automating the Windows SBS 2008 Installation Using the Answer File Tool
Information Needed by the Windows SBS 2008 Migration Wizard Tasks Performed in Migration Mode Installation
Automatic Detection of the Migration Answer File Demo - Creating a Migration Answer File Lesson 03: Performing the Migration Starting the Migration Process Migrate Settings and Data (Step 1) Migrate Settings and Data (Step 2) Migrate Settings and Data (Step 3) Migrate Settings and Data (Step 4) Finish the Migration
Module 11 Review
Module 12 - Deploying Additional Servers 1h 36m
Lesson 01: Installing Windows Server 2008 Installation Phases
Windows Server 2008 Standard System Requirements Before You Start
Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2003 SP1 What’s New in Windows SBS 2008 Security?
What’s New in Windows SBS 2008 Core Services?
Windows Server 2008 Initial Tasks
Deploying the Second Server
Joining the Windows Small Business Server Domain Demo - Server Manager
Lesson 02: Configuring Server Roles Key Server Roles for a Second Server Server Manager
Application Server Role Terminal Services Server Role Virtualization Role
Demo - Install Server Roles
Lesson 03: Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Install SQL Server 2008 on the Second Server SQL Server 2008 Features
SQL Server 2008 Components Security for SQL Server 2008
Connecting to the SQL Server Database Engine Lesson 04: Backup and Restore SQL Server 2008 Backup and Restore Strategies in SQL Server Transaction Log Truncation
How Transaction Log Truncation Works Simple Recovery Model
Full Recovery Model Transaction Log Backups
Lesson 05: Administering Terminal Services Terminal Services (TS) Overview
Remote Desktop Connection Display Improvements Terminal Services Printing
New Group Policy Settings Terminal Services RemoteApp Terminal Services Web Access
Lesson 06: Windows Server Virtualization Creating the Foundation for Dynamic IT Overview of Hyper-V
Hyper-V Core Usage Scenarios Hyper-V Architecture
Hyper-V Compared to Virtual Server 2005 R2 Windows SBS 2008 Virtualization: Two Options Hyper-V Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) Creating New Virtual Machines
Demo - Hyper-V Manager Module 12 Review
Module 13 - Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting 52m
Lesson 01: Windows Small Business Server 2008 Management Console (Advanced Mode) Windows SBS Console (Advanced Mode)
Windows SBS 2008 Advanced Management MMC Fix My Network Wizard
Fix My Network
Demo - Using Fix My Network Wizard
Lesson 02: Managing Windows Small Business Server Applications Repairing the Windows SBS Console
Manage and Repair Windows SBS 2008 Server Applications Lesson 03: Introduction to Windows PowerShell What is Windows PowerShell?
Windows PowerShell is Different Using Cmdlets
Familiar Command Names Windows PowerShell Cmdlets
Demo - Using Windows PowerShell for Administration
Lesson 04: Administering Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 Internet Information Services 7.0 Features
Windows Small Business Server 2008 and IIS 7.0 New Administration Tools in IIS 7.0
Demo - Managing IIS 7.0
Lesson 05: Troubleshooting DNS in Windows Server 2008 Troubleshooting DNS Client Service
Troubleshooting DNS Server Service Demo - Using NSLookup
Lesson 06: Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (TS) Troubleshooting the Terminal Services Gateway
Monitoring the Terminal Services Gateway Module 13 Review
Module 14 - Manage the Windows SBS 2008 Environment Using Group Policy
Lesson 01: Administering the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Network Using Group Policy What is Group Policy?
Terminology
Common Uses of Group Policy Capabilities What’s New in Windows Server 2008 Group Policy?
Filters Starter GPOs
Commenting for GPOs and Policy Settings Group Policy Preferences
Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) Default GPOs in Windows Small Business Server 2008
Active Directory and Group Policies in Windows Small Business Server 2008 Lesson 02: Managing Group Policies in the GPMC
Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) Demo - Configure Group Policies
Lesson 03: Auditing Security Events
Tracking Events Using Audit Policy Configure Auditing of Object Access Demo - Enable Auditing
Lesson 04: Deploying Software Using Group Policy Management Configure Automated Software Installation with GPOs
Deploying Software Using Group Policy Demo - Create Installation Packages
Lesson 05: Troubleshooting Group Policy in Windows Server 2008 Troubleshooting Tools
Common GPO Issues Module 14 Review Course Closure
