Get the critical information you need to build and run a Windows Small Business Server 2008–based network. This essential, single-volume reference details system capabilities and components—including Premium Edition features. Gain the real-world insights, workarounds, and troubleshooting tactics you need for on-the-job results.
Discover how to:
Plan availability, security features, and fault tolerance into network infrastructure
Use Hyper-V™ to install and manage your network more efficiently
Migrate an existing Small Business Server 2003 network
Create and manage user roles, groups, and permissions
Configure hard disks for data integrity and redundancy, and manage storage
Set up e-mail and Internet connectivity
Use the console to manage network settings, shared resources, and backups—locally or remotely
Organize security settings with Group Policy preferences
Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune system performance
Preparation and Planning
Chapter 1 Introducing Windows Small Business Server 2008
Windows Small Business Server Editions
Standard Edition
Premium Edition
Hardware Requirements
Restrictions on Windows SBS 2008
Summary
Chapter 2 Understanding 64-Bit Windows
Why the Change?
What Are the Advantages?
What Are the Challenges?
What About Clients?
Summary
Chapter 3 Planning Your SBS Network
Planning the Network Infrastructure
Choosing Naming Conventions
Planning for Security
Summary
Chapter 4 Planning Fault Tolerance and Avoidance
Mean Time to Failure and Mean Time to Recover
Protecting the Power Supply
Disk Arrays
Redundant Networking
Other Spare Parts
Summary
Installation and Setup
Chapter 5 Installing SBS 2008
Planning
Preparing the Server
Installation
Summary
Chapter 6 Configuring SBS in Hyper-V
Hyper-V Overview
Installation
Initial Configuration
Creating a Virtual Machine
Working with a Virtual Machine
SBS in Hyper-V
Summary
Chapter 7 Migrating from Windows Small Business Server 2003
The Migration Process
Preparing Your Server
Creating a Migration Answer File
Installing SBS 2008
Migrating Settings and Data
Summary
Chapter 8 Completing the Getting Started Tasks
Using the Windows SBS Console
Connect to the Internet
Customer Feedback Options
Set Up Your Internet Address
Configure E-Mail
Add a Trusted Certificate
Protect Your Server with Live OneCare
Add Users, Computers, and Devices
Network Essentials Summary
Summary
Performing Basic Tasks
Chapter 9 Managing Users and Groups
Understanding Groups
Creating Groups
Working with Groups
Managing User Roles
Adding a New User Account
Adding Multiple User Accounts
Giving Users Access to Computers
Summary
Chapter 10 Shares and Permissions
Share Permissions v. File Permissions
NTFS Permissions
Adding a Shared Folder
Special Shares
Effective Permissions
Defining User Rights
Managing Default User Rights Assignments
Summary
Chapter 11 Disk Management
The Search for Disaster Protection
Choosing the Storage Solution for Your Network
Managing Disks
Partitions and Volumes
Summary
Chapter 12 Storage Management
Distributed File System (DFS)
Using File Server Resource Manager
Summary
Chapter 13 Installing and Managing Printers
Understanding Print Servers
Selecting Printers
Planning Printer Placement
Installing Printers
Adding Client Drivers for Shared Printers
Setting Security Options
Setting Up a Printer Pool
Configuring Print Spooling
Using the Fax Service
Summary
Chapter 14 Managing Computers on the Network
Connecting Computers to the Network
Using Remote Web Workplace
Managing Computers
Summary
Chapter 15 Managing Software Updates
Why Patching Is Important
The Patching Cycle
Using SBS Software Updates
Third-Party Solutions
Summary
Chapter 16 Configuring Backup
Configuring the Backup Service
Using the Backup Once Wizard
Recovering Backups
Using the Wbadmin Command
Windows Home Server
Summary
Performing Advanced Tasks
Chapter 17 Windows SBS Console v. Server Manager
Adding (and Removing) Roles and Features
Using the Native Consoles
Summary
Chapter 18 Configuring and Managing E-Mail
Basic E-Mail Configuration
POP3 E-Mail
Advanced E-Mail Configuration
Forefront Server Security for Exchange Server
Summary
Chapter 19 Managing Connectivity
DHCP and DNS
Wireless Connectivity
Windows Firewall
Remote Web Workplace (RWW)
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Fixing Network Problems
Summary
Chapter 20 Using Group Policy
Components of Group Policy
Group Policy Objects
Managing Group Policies
Creating a Group Policy Object
Deleting a Group Policy Object
Managing Group Policy Links
Refreshing Group Policy
Backing Up a Group Policy Object
Restoring a Group Policy Object
Deploying Applications with Group Policy
Group Policy Preferences
Using Group Policy Results
Summary
Chapter 21 Managing Reports
Network Reports
Configuring Alerts
Creating Custom Alerts
Summary
Chapter 22 Customizing a SharePoint Site
Introducing SharePoint Services
Customizing Companyweb
Summary
Premium Edition Features
Chapter 23 Installing the Second Server
Minimum System Requirements
Installation and Initial Configuration
Closing the Initial Configuration Tasks Wizard
Summary
Chapter 24 Introducing SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition for Small Business
Installation Options
Installation Restrictions
Installing SQL Server (Part One)
Installing SQL Server (Part Two)
Summary
Chapter 25 Adding a Terminal Server
New Terminal Services Features
Concepts
Installing Terminal Services Role
Configuring Terminal Services Licensing
Configuring TS RemoteApps
Adding a RemoteApp to Remote Web Workplace
Summary
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Chapter 26 Windows SBS Reliability and Performance Monitoring
Using Resource View
Using Performance Monitor
Using Reliability Monitor
Managing Collected Data
Viewing Reports
Summary
Chapter 27 Disaster Planning
Planning for Disaster
Preparing for a Disaster
Restoring from Backup
Virtualization and Disaster Planning
Summary
Appendix A Introduction to Networks
Servers
Clients
Media Connecting Servers and Clients
Features of the Windows Operating System
Domains and Workgroups
Appendix B Automating Installation
Appendix C Resources
Microsoft Resources
Other Resources for SBS Users and Consultants
Appendix About the Authors
Appendix Additional Resources for IT Professionals from Microsoft Press
Windows Server
Windows Client
SQL Server 2005
Exchange Server 2007
Scripting
Appendix More Great Resources for IT Professionals from Microsoft Press
Administrator’s Pocket Consultant
Administrator’s Companion
Resource Kit
Self-Paced Training Kit
Title:
Windows® Small Business Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion
Charlie Russel is an information technology consultant, specializing in combined Windows and UNIX networks. He is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Windows Server and Security. Together with Sharon Crawford, Charlie authored the top selling Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion by Microsoft Press as well as the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion. Charlie also co-authored the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.
Sharon Crawford is a veteran writer of computer books. Together with Charlie Russel, Sharon authored the top selling Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion by Microsoft Press as well as the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.
