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Small Business Server 2008 Training
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Small Business Server 2008 Training

Our Small Business Server 2008 Training Teaches You About: Establishing a Network, Migrating File Shares and Email, IIS 7.0, Remote Access and Much More. Plus, Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring MCTS: 70-653 Exam Coverage!

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A Letter from Dave Shackelford
(MCSE, CCNA, Exchange MVP 2004-2008)

Today, most small to medium size businesses use some version of Microsoft Small Business Server to run their network.

The reason that Small Business Server software is so widely used is because it is a relatively inexpensive way to increase overall productivity and organization in a small to medium size business.

Small Business Server 2008 is the newest version of Microsoft’s complete network solution and has never been more widely used by growing businesses all over the world.

With the help of real world scenarios you will work hands-on to implement, configure, and maintain a Small Business Server 2008 network, while also preparing you for the 70-653 exam!

Professional Training

  • Over 17 Hours (17 Hours, 24 Minutes, 20 Seconds) of Small Business Server 2008 Training Videos Jam Packed on 3 DVDs!
  • Multiple File Formats Make it convenient for you to learn anywhere you go! iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, .WMV & high quality .AVI video
  • PDF of Instructor Notes allow you to follow along with the videos and take more organized notes
  • Instant Access Online to the entire training course

Exam Preparation

  • Exam Coverage This course covers exam objectives required for you to pass:
    • 70-653 - TS: Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring Exam

Course Outline

Small Business Server 2008 Training - Course Outline

Lesson 1 - Getting Started with Small Business Server 2008 Training

This video introduces the instructor and what will be covered in the course.

  • About Your Instructor
  • Topics Covered in this Course
  • How this Course Works
  • Introduction to the Scenario
  • Lab Setup
Lesson 2 - SBS 2008 Overview

In this video you’ll take a look at the components of SBS 2008 and learn about important features and limitations. Plus, we’ll dispel some common myths about Small Business Server.

  • What is Small Business Server 2008?
  • Some Relevant Windows Server 2008 Features
  • Why Exchange 2007 Makes the Difference
  • Limitations of SBS 2008
  • Common Myths about Small Business Server
Lesson 3 - SBS 2008 Planning & Prep

In this video you will learn how Device CALs and User CALs will prepare you to determine appropriate licensing for your organization. Plus, you will work step-by-step to create your own answer file that will help to streamline the installation process.

  • SBS 2008 Licensing Overview
  • Device CALs and User CALs
  • Hardware Requirements
  • Other Requirements
  • Creating an Answer File
Lesson 4 - SBS 2008 Installation

In this video you will work step-by-step to install SBS 2008 and you will learn how to troubleshoot common installation issues.

  • The Setup Process
  • The Install WIM File
  • Checking the Answer File
  • More About Setup and the Answer File
  • Installation Issues
  • Troubleshooting Installation
Lesson 5 - SBS 2008 Networking Setup

In this video you will work hands-on to setup up your own network using the Network Setup Wizard. Plus, you will learn how to verify and troubleshoot your configuration by using the SBS Fix My Network Wizard.

  • Overview of Networking Concepts
  • Configuring the Court Spies Private Network
  • Key Networking Terms
  • Running the Network Setup Wizard
  • Checking Network Settings & Properties
  • Verifying Proper Configuration
  • The Fix My Network Wizard
  • Address Reservation
Lesson 6 - Establishing the Public Presence

In this video you will work to setup your network’s internet address from the SBS Console and learn how to purchase the public domain name and SSL Certificate from a third party. Plus, you’ll work hands-on to configure and test connectivity via your router, to make sure you can connect to your network and to the internet.

  • Running the Set-Up Internet Address Wizard
  • Setting Up a Public Domain Name
  • Configuring Public DNS Records
  • Getting an SSL Certificate
  • Testing Connectivity
  • Configuring Your Router
Lesson 7 - User Management

In this video you will learn how to configure users and groups and assign specific roles to each user and group to limit user’s access to only what they need.

  • How Users, Groups and Resources Fit Together
  • Using Groups
  • How Roles Work
  • User Properties vs. User Role Properties
  • Creating Additional Email Addresses for a User
  • Creating User Roles
  • Adding Users to Roles
  • Working with Roles
  • Creating User Accounts in Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC)
  • Opening an Advanced SBS Console
Lesson 8 - Working with Files

In this video you will learn how to add elevated levels of availability and security to your files by using the Move Data Wizards, by creating shared folders, and by adding share and file level permissions to files.

  • Using the Move Data Wizards
  • Pre-Built File Shares
  • Add a New Shared Folder
  • Share and File Level Permissions
  • More File Features
  • Folder Redirection
  • Shadow Copies
  • Disk Quotas
Lesson 9 - Adding Client Computers

In this video you will work to join your client computers to the domain and discover the features and benefits of this process. Plus, you will learn how to connect and manage the computers on the domain.

  • Overview and Benefits of Domain Joining
  • SBS Client Advisor Tool
  • Using the Connect Computer Wizard
  • Post-Join Follow Up
  • Managing Domain Joined Computers
Lesson 10 - Managing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

In any network environment managing bandwidth requirements is always a concern. In this video you will learn how to us WSUS to manage the deployment of updates, service packs, and security patches. Plus, you will work hands-on to schedule downloads, approve updates, and perform required maintenance.

  • Overview of WSUS 3.0
  • WSUS and Group Policy
  • WSUS Scheduling
  • Update Approval
  • Things You Can Do to Divorce WSUS from SBS Console
  • WSUS Reporting
  • WSUS Maintenance Tasks
  • Client Side after Automatic Updates
Lesson 11 - Server Management

One of the most important aspects of managing your Small Business Server 2008 network is doing so efficiently and cost-effectively. In this video you will learn how to customize the console, create service accounts to ease the management of third party applications and manage terminal services connections to make remote administration even easier. Plus, you will discover how to customize information flow to administrators, so that they get the important information they need about network performance.

  • Scenario Management Requests
  • Custom Consoles
  • Creating Service Accounts
  • Managing the Page File
  • Managing Terminal Server Connections
  • Disabling User Account Control (UAC) Prompts
  • Configuring Reporting
  • Notifications
  • The File Server Resource Manager
  • The Task Scheduler
  • Custom Notifications and Alerts
  • Troubleshooting with the Best Practices Analyzer
  • Resolving Common Issues
Lesson 12 - Implementing SharePoint

In this video you will learn what SharePoint can do and how to create and manage SharePoint libraries to maximize communication within your company. Plus, you will work hands-on to integrate mail with SharePoint and create and set permissions in SharePoint libraries.

  • Scenario Management Requests
  • The Two Components of SharePoint
  • Internet Information Services (IIS) Connections
  • Accessing the SharePoint Site from Outside the Domain
  • The SharePoint Central Administration Website
  • SQL on SharePoint
  • SharePoint Lists and Libraries
  • Create and Set Permissions on a New Library
  • Mail-Enabled SharePoint
  • Using Application Templates
Lesson 13 - Remote Access

Properly utilizing the remote access capabilities of SBS 2008 can be a great boost to availability and productivity. In this video you will learn about the different options for allowing users to connect to resources remotely. Plus, you will work hands-on using Remote Web Workplace, Remote Desktop, VPN Access, and an outside connection to SharePoint. This will allow you to discover how to determine the best remote access option for the proper situation.

  • Tools for Remote Access
  • Remote Web Workplace (RWW) Setup
  • Customizing Links on RWW Site
  • How Users File Support Requests in SharePoint
  • Giving Users Remote Access to File Shares
  • Accessing File Shares in Outlook Web Access (OWA)
  • Enabling Direct Access to the Server
  • Managing VPN Connectivity
  • The Routing and Remote Access Console
  • Setting Up a VPN Connection
  • Terminal Services Tools
Lesson 14 - Backup and Recovery

Having a backup and recovery plan for your SBS 2008 resources can save you a lot of time and money. In this video you will learn the benefits of using the Volume Shadow Copy Service, how to configure a server backup, and how to troubleshoot your backup if something goes wrong during the backup and recovery process.

  • Introducing Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) Backups
  • How SBS 2008 Backups Work
  • Configuring Server Backup
  • Troubleshooting Backup
  • Recovery Procedures
  • Complete Server Recovery
  • Performing a Single Backup
Lesson 15 - Exchange Management

In this video you will work hands-on to configure and manage the features of Exchange Server within SBS 2008.

  • Using a Smarthost
  • Configuring the POP3 Connector
  • Configuring Message Size Limits
  • Adding Additional Domains
  • Allowing non-PC Devices to Send Mail
  • Allow Internal Devices to Relay Messages Outside Local Domain
  • Creating a Mail Disclaimer
  • Transport Rules
  • Checking Mailbox Statistics
  • Resources for Troubleshooting
  • MX Toolbox and DNS Stuff Websites
  • Exchange Server Remote Connectivity Analyzer
  • Exchange Console Toolbox
Lesson 16 - Exchange Clients

Most employees these days need access to their work email via web access, their mobile phones, and other email capable devices when they can’t be in the office. In this video you will learn how to setup email solutions to give your users and roaming clients a stable, bu- free mail experience.

  • AutoDiscover
  • Testing Email Autoconfiguration
  • Cached Exchange Mode
  • Running the Remote Connectivity Analyzer with AutoDiscover
  • Configuring Outlook
  • Outlook Web Access
  • Redirecting HTTP to HTTPS
  • Outlook Anywhere
  • ActiveSync
  • Configuring Windows Mobile Clients
Lesson 17 - Exchange Recovery

Once you have your users set up on Exchange, you will need to make sure your system is prepared in case of some kind of system failure. In this video you will discover the different levels of Exchange Server recovery and you will learn the best practices for managing your Exchange backup and recovery; so if disaster strikes, you’ll be able to keep your e-mail system up and running.

  • How Exchange Stores Data
  • Overview of Recovery Storage Groups
  • Creating Recovery Storage Groups
  • Database-Level Restores
  • Item-Level Recovery
Lesson 18 - Security

In this video you will learn about the many threats your servers and clients face, both internally and externally. Plus, you will work hands-on to secure your network from threats like hacking and malware.

  • Overview of Threat Vectors
  • Accidental Compromises
  • The Security Console and Group Policy
  • Managing UAC with Group Policy
  • Configuring UAC for Workstations
  • Enabling Windows Defender
  • The Best Practices Analyzer
  • Removing Local Admin Rights
  • Creating a Domain Desktop Admin Account
  • External Attack
  • Mail Filtering
  • Data Leakage
  • Hacking
  • Setting Password Criteria with Default Domain Policy
  • Managing the Server Firewall
  • Creating Firewall Rules
  • Controlling Outbound Traffic
  • Internal Threats
  • Share Permissions
  • Securing and Monitoring RWW Usage
  • Locking Down Edge Firewall Ports
  • Preventing Rogue Laptops on the Network
Lesson 19 - Group Policy

As an administrator it is important to understand Group Policy in order to streamline workstation deployment and keep your network as secure as possible. In this video you will learn how to manage your network’s Group Policy by working hands-on to map drives and printers, keep software uniform across your client systems, and allow applications to run without local admin rights.

  • Where Policies Reside on the Server
  • Using Policy Preferences
  • Downloading Client Side Extensions to a Share
  • The Group Policy Management Console
  • Creating Group Policies
  • Deploying Group Policy Objects
  • Checking Policy Changes on a Workstation
  • Troubleshooting Policy Deployment
  • Enforcing Password-Protected Screensavers
  • Allowing Users to Run Applications Without Admin Rights
  • Deploying Software via Group Policy
Lesson 20 - Migration from SBS 2003

Let’s say you currently have a Small Business Server 2003 environment and you would like to migrate this to a Small Business Server 2008 environment but you don’t want to lose all of your settings. In this video you will learn to migrate your SBS 2003 network to an SBS 2008 network while at the same time preserving your current Active Directory environment. Plus, you will walk through a step-by-step migration, including creating an answer file and migrating users, groups, data, and certificates.

  • Migration Overview
  • Preparing for Migration
  • Getting Ready to Migrate - Part 1
  • Checking Network Health
  • Getting Ready to Migrate - Part 2
  • Synchronizing Times
  • Migration Preparation Tool
  • Creating the Migration Answer File
  • Phase 1 - Migration Mode Installation
  • Phase 2 - The Migration Wizard
  • Migrating Your Certificate
  • Migrating Exchange
  • Debris Removal
  • Migrating Data
  • Migrating Users and Groups

Small Business Server 2008 Training - Bonus Lessons

Lesson 1 - Navigating SBS 2008

  • SBS Console
  • User Administration in SBS
  • More Features of the SBS Console
  • Exchange Management Console
  • Exchange Management Shell
  • Active Directory Users and Computers
  • Internet Information Services Console
  • Working with the Microsoft Management Console Tool
  • Certificate Services Console
Lesson 2 - SBS 2008 Update Rollup 3

  • Resolving Common Issues with SBS 2008
  • Resolutions
  • Setting Max Concurrent Requests per CPU
  • Resources for Troubleshooting
  • Using Windows Update

Certified Instruction

Certified Instructor Dave Shackelford

Dave Shackelford (MCSE, CCNA)

He has been a contributing author to books on Windows Server, and a technical editor for books on Windows Security, Group Policy, and Windows Server.Dave has been a Microsoft MVP for four years lending his experience to shape future Microsoft products.

His passion for technology can be seen by his students, clients, technical forum readers and all those who have had the chance to interact with him.

FAQ

Small Business Server 2008 Training - FAQ

Am I qualified to take this course?
YES! If you have little to no experience working with Small Business Server software or you have quite a bit of experience with Windows Server software you will benefit from this in-depth course!
Do I need any special equipment to complete this training course?
NO All you need is a computer with Internet Explorer and a media player; however, working hands-on with Small Business Server 2008 may enhance your training experience.
Is this course part of any Microsoft certification track?
YES! This course will help you prepare for the 70-653 Configuring Small Business Server 2008 exam.
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