This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and manage Windows Small Business Server 2008.
Audience Profile
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.
Course OutlineModule 1: Plan and Design a Technology Solution for a Small BusinessThis module explains about the key new features of Small Business Server 2008 and how to create an IT roadmap for the small business using the Business and Technology Assessment Toolkit.Lessons
Introduction to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008
Conducting a Business Assessment
Conducting a Technical Assessment
Lab : Perform a Business and Technology Assessment
Exercise 1: Install and configure the Business and Technology Assessment Toolkit
Exercise 2: Create custom templates
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe small business technology challenges.
Describe what makes Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 an ideal integrated solution.
Differentiate between the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server Standard and Premium versions.
Install the Microsoft Business and Technology Assessment Toolkit (BTAT).
Complete the BTAT business assessment templates.
Configure options and updates for the BTAT.
Manage a BTAT business assessment template.
Describe the technology assessment, desktop deployment, and mobile readiness templates contained in the Microsoft BTAT.
Create a custom BTAT technology template.
Identify the best Microsoft technology solution.
Module 2: Installing Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008This module explains how to prepare the server for networking, install Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 and configure the Internet connection.Lessons
Networking Basics
Preparing the Hardware for Installation
Installing Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008
Completing the Installation
Lab : Install Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008
Exercise 1: Completing the Installation Worksheet
Exercise 2: Perform the Installation Using the Answer File
Exercise 3: Completing the Small Business Server Setup
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Establish the background information needed to understand basic networking concepts.
Provide groundwork for the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 installation, covering networking terminology and methodologies.
Describe the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 minimum hardware requirements.
Describe the key tasks required to prepare the server hardware for the Windows Small Business Server 2008 operating system installation.
Describe the process of the operating system installation.
Administer initial administrative tasks in the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 console and connect the server to the Internet.
Module 3: Managing a Microsoft Windows Small Business Server EnvironmentThis module explains how to manage the Windows Small Business Server 2008 environment using the Windows SBS Console, how to manage Users and Groups, and how to configure user accounts.Lessons
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
Lab : Manage Users and Groups in the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Console
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the Windows SBS Console.
Administer Windows Small Business Server 2008 using the task-based GUI in the Windows SBS Console.
Create and manage user accounts in Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008.
Administer specific user account properties.
Configure access permissions and disk quota management.
Describe user roles.
Standardize common user properties using roles.
Create and manage groups in Windows Small Business Server 2008.
Describe group types and scopes.
Module 4: Manage and Configure MessagingThis module explains how to manage user messaging, mobile device, Outlook and other settings using the Windows Small Business Server 2008 console and Exchange Management console. Students will learn to implement e-mail protection from spam and viruses.Lessons
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
Lab : Configuring and Monitoring Messaging
Exercise 1: Configuring the POP3 Connector
Exercise 2: Configure Exchange Server Anti-spam Filters
Exercise 3: Configure Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure e-mail protocols using the Windows Small Business Server 2008 console.
Configure the appropriate DNS routing records.
Configure e-mail forwarding to specific recipients.
Configure e-mail protection using the Exchange Server.
Configure e-mail protection using Forefront Security Server for Exchange.
Configure additional send and receive connectors in Exchange Server 2007 using the Exchange Management console.
Configure mobile devices.
Describe troubleshooting messaging issues.
Identify tracking messages.
Describe mailbox statistics.
Configure OWA in Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008.
Module 5: Manage and Configure CollaborationThis module explains how to manage the intranet site, create new SharePoint sites, install Web applications and modify and manage site settings.Lessons
Managing the Internal Web Site
Creating and Configuring a New SharePoint Site
Administering a Windows SharePoint
Windows SharePoint Customization
Lab : Creating and Customizing a SharePoint Site
Exercise 1: Manage SharePoint access through the 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 the preconfigured intranet site using administrative tasks in the Windows SBS 2008 console.
Describe Windows SharePoint Services groups, user roles and permissions.
Create a new SharePoint site using the central administration site.
Configure and manage access to the SharePoint site.
Administer the SharePoint site using central administration tasks.
Customize the Windows SharePoint site using a Microsoft application template.
Module 6: Add Client Computers and Devices to the NetworkThis module explains how to add client computers, printers and faxes to the Small Business Server 2008 network.Lessons
Deploying Client Computers
Managing Client Computers
Adding and Managing Shared Printers
Adding and Managing a Fax Device
Lab : Deploying Clients on the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Network
Exercise 1: Adding a Client Computer to the Small Business Server Network
Exercise 2: Configure the Fax Service
Exercise 3: Configure the Microsoft Office Outlook Client
Exercise 4: Manage the Client Computer from the 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:
Describe joining a client computer to the Windows Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 network.
Administer access to a client PC on the Windows Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 network.
Describe performing the most commonly used administrative tasks for a client PC.
Install a shared printer on the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 network.
Configure a shared printer on the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 network.
Install a fax device on the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 network.
Module 7: Manage and Configure Remote AccessThis module explains how to manage the commonly used tasks for establishing remote access to the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 network and its resources.Lessons
Managing Certificates
Managing a Virtual Private Network
Managing the Server Firewall
Managing Remote Web Workplace
Lab : Configuring the Server for Remote Access
Exercise 1: Manage and Install the Self-issued Certificate
Exercise 2: Configure a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
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.
Describe installing a self-signed certificate on a mobile device.
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.
Administer Remote Web Workplace.
Configure user access to network resources using a Web browser.
Module 8: Manage and Configure SecurityThis module explains the key security tasks and security best practice for managing the Windows Small Business Server 2008 environment.Lessons
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
Lab : Securing the Windows Small Business Server using Best Practices
Exercise 1: Configure Distribution of Updates and Hotfixes Using Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Exercise 2: Create a Shared Folder
Exercise 3: Design an isolation policy
Exercise 4: 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.
Describe the key features of the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Best Practices Analyzer 2008.
Configure a shared folder controlling user access permissions.
Configure blocking unwanted content in the shared folder.
Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security settings and rules for network security.
Module 9: Manage Data Folders and BackupThis module explains how to manage server storage using administrative tasks in the Windows Small Business Server 2008 console. Students learn to plan and prepare for disasters and data recovery, and configure and administer backups.Lessons
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
Lab : Configure Backups and Administer Application Data
Exercise 1: Manage Server Storage by Moving Data Folders
Exercise 2: Configure Backup Media and Schedule
Exercise 3: Design a Disaster Recovery Plan
Exercise 4: Perform a Block Level Restore
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage server storage by moving databases and data folders.
Create a disaster recovery plan.
Identify risks.
Describe business continuity considerations.
Implement Disaster Recovery strategies.
Describe testing and reviewing a Disaster Recovery plan.
Configure protection of the operating system and application data using the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 backup wizard.
Configure backup media and schedule.
Configure protection of individual server applications using standard tools.
Describe business critical data and prioritizing data sets for backup.
Recover a failed Windows Small Business Server 2008 server.
Module 10: Monitoring and Maintaining System and Services AvailabilityThis module explains how to maintain the Windows Small Business Server 2008 using native maintenance and reporting tools and utilities.Lessons
Managing Reports
Using Microsoft Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor
Configure Disk Management
Manage Shadow Copies of Shared Folders
Lab : Monitoring and Maintaining System Availability
Exercise 1: Configure Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (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:
Describe Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 reporting.
Administer monitoring and reporting in SBS.
Describe the ability of Microsoft Windows Reliability and Performance monitor to examine how programs affect your computer’s performance.
Describe monitoring system performance in real time and by collecting log data for later analysis.
Configure hard disks, volumes and partitions in Windows Small Business Server 2008 using the disk management utility.
Perform most disk-related tasks without restarting the system.
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 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003This module explains how to migrate from Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008. Lessons
Preparing the Network for Migration
Performing the Installation
Performing the Migration
Lab : Migrating from Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008
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 source server.
Back up the source server.
Verify network connection.
Raise the functional level in Active Directory.
Evaluate server health.
Install service packs.
Plan LOB application migration.
Apply the Migration Preparation Tool.
Review the File Migration Wizard.
Create a migration answer file.
Collect information.
Run the answer file generator.
Copy the answer file to the target server.
Install Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 in migration mode.
Migrate settings and data.
Run the migration wizard.
Demote the source server.
Troubleshoot migration issues.
Module 12: Managing Comprehensive Line-of-business ProductsThis module explains how to integrate comprehensive line-of-business applications with the existing IT infrastructure.Lessons
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Forefront comprehensive security portfolio.
Describe Forefront Client Security.
Describe Forefront Security for Exchange.
Describe Intelligent Application Gateway.
Provide a comprehensive product line that protects information.
Describe Windows Live One Care for Server.
Describe real-time integrated anti-malware protection.
Describe Office Live Workspaces.
Describe Office Live public facing Web site.
Module 13: Deploying Additional ServersThis module explains how to expand the Windows Small Business Server 2008 network and configure server roles and applications, including premium applications on the additional Windows Servers.Lessons
Installing Windows Server 2008
Configuring Server Roles
Installing a Premium Application
Administering Terminal Services
Introduction to Windows Server Virtualization
Lab : Joining an Additional Server to the Network
Exercise 1: Join an Additional Server to the Windows Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) Network and Configure the Terminal Services (TS) Server Role to Share Applications
Exercise 2: Configure Client Access to Shared Applications
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install and configure Windows Server 2008 on the SBS 2008 network.
Identify improvements in Windows Server 2008.
Perform initial configuration tasks.
Identify supported server roles in SBS 2008.
Describe server management options.
Install SQL Server on a second server in the Windows Small Business Server 2008 network.
Manage SQL Server on the Windows Small Business Server 2008 network.
Configure Terminal Services for remote access to shared applications.
Configure a Web access point.
Configure a virtualized server computing environment.
Improve efficiency of your computing resources.
Describe licensing options in Windows Small Business Server 2008.
Manage licenses in Windows Small Business Server 2008.
Module 14: Advanced Topics and TroubleshootingThis module explains how to use native Windows tools and utilities to configure technologies that help protect the computer from unwanted traffic, and administer and troubleshoot the Windows Server 2008 from the command line.Lessons
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
Lab : Working with Windows Tools and Utilities
Exercise 1: Managing with the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (SBS) Console (Advanced Mode)
Exercise 2: Perform system administration tasks using Windows PowerShell
Exercise 3: Perform network task using Windows PowerShell
Exercise 4: Backup and restore IIS 7
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the key difference 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 Small Business Server 2008 Console.
Administer SBS 2008 Server Applications.
Describe the key features of Windows PowerShell.
Administer the Windows Small Business Server 2008 network using Windows PowerShell commands.
Describe moving data in SBS 2008 using PowerShell.
Describe IIS 7.0 and its role.
Perform common administrative tasks for administering IIS 7.0.
Troubleshooting DNS.
Troubleshooting TS Gateway
Module 15: Manage the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Environment using Group PolicyThis module explains how to implement specific configurations for users and computers using Group Policy settings.Lessons
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
Lab : Manage Group Policies
Exercise 1: Tracking security events
Exercise 2: Creating and managing GPOs
Exercise 3: Modify account policies
Exercise 4: Deploy software using GPOs
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 GPMC.
Configure object auditing using Group Policy.
Configure software applications for deployment using Group Policy.
Troubleshooting GPOs.
In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should have technical knowledge and skills equivalent to the following courses:
Course 6420: Fundamentals of a Windows Sever 2008 Network and Applications Infrastructure
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
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