Course Information

Course CodeMS6445 (MOC6445) (M6445)
Fee£595 or £695 including Hotel! (Exclusive of VAT)
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DurationFive Days
Delivery FormatInstructor Led
Scheduled Dates:
Jan 2012 Feb 2012 Mar 2012 Apr 2012 May 2012 June 2012 Jul 2012 Aug 2012 Sept 2012
- - 5 - 28 - - - TBA

Introduction

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and manage Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008.

Audience

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:

Examinations

This course will help the learner prepare for the following examination:

Course Outline

Module 1: Plan and Design a Technology Solution for a Small Business

This 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

Lab : Perform a Business and Technology Assessment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 2: Installing Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008

This module explains how to prepare the server for networking, install Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 and configure the Internet connection.

Lessons

Lab : Install Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 3: Managing a Microsoft Windows Small Business Server Environment

This 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

Lab : Manage Users and Groups in the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Console

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 4: Manage and Configure Messaging

This 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

Lab : Configuring and Monitoring Messaging

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 5: Manage and Configure Collaboration

This module explains how to manage the intranet site, create new SharePoint sites, install Web applications and modify and manage site settings.

Lessons

Lab : Creating and Customizing a SharePoint Site

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 6: Add Client Computers and Devices to the Network

This module explains how to add client computers, printers and faxes to the Small Business Server 2008 network.

Lessons

Lab : Deploying Clients on the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Network

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 7: Manage and Configure Remote Access

This 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

Lab : Configuring the Server for Remote Access

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 8: Manage and Configure Security

This module explains the key security tasks and security best practice for managing the Windows Small Business Server 2008 environment.

Lessons

Lab : Securing the Windows Small Business Server using Best Practices

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 9: Manage Data Folders and Backup

This 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

Lab : Configure Backups and Administer Application Data

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 10: Monitoring and Maintaining System and Services Availability

This module explains how to maintain the Windows Small Business Server 2008 using native maintenance and reporting tools and utilities.

Lessons

Lab : Monitoring and Maintaining System Availability

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 11: Migrating from Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003

This module explains how to migrate from Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008.

Lessons

Lab : Migrating from Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 12: Managing Comprehensive Line-of-business Products

This module explains how to integrate comprehensive line-of-business applications with the existing IT infrastructure.

Lessons

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 13: Deploying Additional Servers

This 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

Lab : Joining an Additional Server to the Network

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 14: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

This 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

Lab : Working with Windows Tools and Utilities

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 15: Manage the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Environment using Group Policy

This module explains how to implement specific configurations for users and computers using Group Policy settings.

Lessons

Lab : Manage Group Policies

After completing this module, students will be able to: