Implementing and Administering Windows Small Business Server 2008::6446::Sheffield Leeds Manchester Yorkshire UK

Course Information

Course Code	MS6446 (MOC6446) (M6446)
Fee	£1,255 (Exclusive of VAT)
Duration	Five Days
Delivery Format	Instructor Led
Scheduled Dates:	Please Contact Us for Information

Introduction

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement and administer Windows Essential business Server 2008.

Audience

This course is intended for the value-added provider/reseller (VAP/VAR), service provider, system integrator, technology consultant, and in-house technology staff that serve businesses in the small and medium business (SMB) space.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Assess midsized business’ technology and business needs
Design a Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 network solution
Install Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Migrate to Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Configure Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Manage users and groups in Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Manage messaging in Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Manage and monitor Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Secure a Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 network
Expand a Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 network

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have a minimum of one year of experience using Windows Essential Business Server, Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium and/or the following technologies:

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Microsoft Forefront for Exchange
Microsoft ISA Server 2004 or later
Windows Server 2003 or later, including Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP

Network addressing (DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP)
Active Directory Domain Services (including Active Directory user accounts, Group Policy, domains and forests, and a basic understanding of domain controllers)
E-mail (including SMTP addresses)
E-mail antivirus and anti-spam software (including its purpose and function)

Students who attend this training should also have the following:

3+ years of experience managing and monitoring a Microsoft Windows-based network
A Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003 credential or equivalent knowledge

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008

This module introduces Essential Business Server features, requirements, topologies, and architectures.

Product Overview
Server Hardware Requirements
Integrated Technologies and Architecture

Module 2: Plan and Design a Technology Solution for Midsized Businesses

This module explains the key features in Windows Essential Business Server and how to provide solutions to midsized businesses using Windows Essential Business Server.

Conducting a Business Assessment
Conducting a Technical Assessment
Selecting Hardware for a Windows Essential Business Server Environment

Lab(s)

LabPerform a Needs Assessment
Building a Network Solution for Tailspin Toys

Module 3: Preparing an Existing Network for a Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Installation

This module explains EBS networking methodology and concepts. Students learn what tools are available to inventory an existing network, what EBS tools must be used, and how to manage network infrastructure issues.

Networking Basics
Performing an Inventory of the Existing Network
Managing Network Infrastructure Issues in the Existing Network

Lab

Using the Preparation wizard and the Planning Wizard:

Installing the Preparation Wizard and the Planning Wizard
Using the Preparation Wizard
Using the Planning Wizard

Module 4: Installing Windows Essential Business Server 2008

This module explains how to install the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 suite and how to troubleshoot failures during the setup process.

Installing the Management Server
Installing the Security Server
Installing the Messaging Server
Configuring a Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Environment using the Guided Configuration and Migration Tasks
Installing the Troubleshooting Tool

Lab

Installing the Essential Business Server Suite

Module 5: Migrating to Windows Essential Business Server 2008

This module explains which steps to take for a successful migration from existing Windows Small Business Server and Windows Server environments to Windows Essential Business Server.

Migrate From Small Business Server 2003 to Essential Business Server 2008
Migrating Network Infrastructure Services and Roles
Migrating Exchange Server
Migrating Firewall
Migrating Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS)
Decommissioning Servers

Lab

Configuration and Migration Task List and Verifying Configuration and Migration
Planning to Complete the Guided Configuration and Migration Task List
Completing the Guided Configuration and Migration Task List

Module 6: Managing a Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Environment

This module explains how to manage Windows Essential Business Server using the Windows Essential Business Server administration console, and using the standard management tools included in the product’s standalone versions.

User and Group Account Management using the Administration Console
Managing Servers and Computers using the Administration Console
Managing Security and System Health using the Administration Console
Managing Windows Essential Business Server using Standard Server Management Tools
Administering Licensing in Essential Business Server
Managing Client Computers

Lab

Using the Essential Business Server Administration Console
Essential Business Server Administration Console Walkthrough
Manage Computers in a Windows Essential Business Server Environment
Create and Manage Users in a Windows Essential Business Server Environment

Module 7: Configure and Manage Exchange Server 2007

This module explains how to manage specific representative tasks on Exchange Server 2007 using the Windows Essential Business Server administration console and standard Exchange Management tools.

Managing Mailbox Size Quotas
Managing External E-mail Domains
Design Considerations for Database and Log File Locations
Troubleshooting and Optimizing the Exchange Server 2007 Environment

Lab

Administering and Optimizing Exchange Server 2007

Module 8: Configure and Manage System Center Essentials 2007

This module explains how to configure System Center Essentials 2007, how to manage issues discovered by SCE and how to administer patch management in Windows Essential Business Server.

Administering System Center Essentials 2007 Through the Windows Essential Business Server Administration Console
Administer Patch Management with System Center Essentials 2007
Monitoring Performance with System Center Essentials
Managing Applications with System Center Essentials

Lab

Configuring SCE to Deploy a Software and Updates

Module 9: Configure Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server

This module explains how to configure and manage Forefront Security for Exchange on the Essential Business Server Mail and Security Server.

Managing Forefront Security for Exchange Server Services
Configuring Anti-malware Protection using Forefront Security for Exchange Server and Exchange Server Edge
Configure Attachment Filtering using Forefront Security for Exchange Server

Lab

Manage E-mail Protection with Forefront Security for Exchange
Configure Forefront Security for Exchange Server
Test Forefront Security for Exchange Server Malware Protection

Module 10: Configuring Remote Access to Windows Essential Business Server

This module explains how to remotely connect and access the Essential Business Server environment using remote Web workplace, VPN, OWA, mobile devices, and TS.

Configuring Certificates
Configuring Remote Web Workplace
Configuring Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access (OWA)
Configuring Microsoft Office Outlook Anywhere
Configure Remote Desktop
Connecting Windows Mobile Devices to Windows Essential Business Server

Lab

Configure Remote Access to the Essential Business Server Environment
Configure Remote Web Workplace Access to an Essential Business Server Environment
Configure Outlook Anywhere Access to an Essential Business Server Environment

Module 11: Essential Business Server Premium Edition

This module introduces the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium Edition, in Hyper-V and general usage opportunities for the fourth server.

Installing a Fourth Server
Installing SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition
Using the Fourth Server as a Base Server for Virtualized Machines

Module 12: Backup and Restore

This module explains how to back up and restore a Windows Essential Business Server environment.

Disaster Recovery Strategies
Manage Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning
Bare Metal Restore Ability of Essential Business Server 2008
Introducing Data Protection Manager
Backing Up and Restoring the Microsoft Exchange Server

Lab

Using EBS Bare metal Restore and Data Protection Manager

6446: Implementing and Administering Windows Essential Business Server 2008