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Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2003 R2 Administrator's Companion

by Charlie Russel, Sharon Crawford

June 2006

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Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2003 R2: Administrator’s Companion
A Note Regarding Supplemental Files
Acknowledgments
Introduction
How to Use this BookWhat’s in This BookSystem RequirementsAbout the Companion CDSupportTalk to Us
I. Preparation and Planning
1. Looking at the Big Picture
Features of Windows Small Business ServerInternet and E-Mail Made EasyReady-Made IntranetQuickly Add Users and Computers to the NetworkEffortless Remote AccessServices for Mobile DevicesSimple Administration and ManagementFax with Fewer Phone LinesEnhanced SecurityManage Data EffectivelyManage Storage ResourcesCreate Advanced Web PagesOnline LicensingGrowth Is GoodRestrictions on Windows Small Business ServerA Single Domain ControllerA Single DomainClient LimitSummary
2. Planning Your SBS Network
Planning the Network InfrastructureDetermining Your NeedsChoosing an Internet ConnectionDetermining Bandwidth NeedsTypes of Internet ConnectionsChoosing ISPsChoosing a Network TypeChoosing the Right Network CableChoosing a Wireless Standard: 802.11a/b/gChoosing Network DevicesDiagramming the NetworkChoosing a Network SwitchChoosing Wireless Access PointsChoosing a Firewall Device or RouterChoosing Server HardwareChoosing Client Hardware and SoftwareChoosing Naming ConventionsChoosing a Domain Name for the NetworkNaming ComputersPlanning for SecurityEnsuring Physical SecuritySecuring Client ComputersSecuring Wireless NetworksSecuring Internet FirewallsSummary
II. Installation and Setup
3. Installing Windows Small Business Server 2003
Planning PartitionsPreparing the ServerInstalling Windows Small Business ServerInstalling the Operating SystemUsing the Windows Small Business Server Setup WizardSummary
4. Upgrading or Migrating to Windows Small Business Server 2003
Choosing Between Upgrading and MigratingWhat’s Involved in a Conventional MigrationWhat’s Involved in a Swing MigrationAdvantages of Swing MigrationPreparing for an UpgradeChecking for Compatibility IssuesPreparing for the WorstPreparing the ServerPreparing Client ComputersFinal PreparationPerforming the UpgradeMigrating User PermissionsSummary

5. Completing the To Do List and Other Post-Installation Tasks
Security Best PracticesConnecting to the InternetSetting Up a Broadband Connection with a Local RouterSetting Up a Direct Broadband ConnectionSetting Up a Broadband Connection with User Authentication (PPPoE)Setting Up a Dial-Up ConnectionConfiguring the FirewallConfiguring Remote AccessRemote Access via Virtual Private NetworkingRemote Access via Dial-UpActivating Your ServerAdding Client Access LicensesAdding PrintersAdding Users and ComputersConfiguring Fax ServicesChanging Fax Sending and ReceivingSetting Fax Service PropertiesConfiguring MonitoringConfiguring BackupSecurity BasicsUpdating Windows Small Business ServerUpdating Client ComputersSummary
III. Performing the Basic Tasks
6. Disk Management
The Search for Disaster ProtectionUnderstanding Disk TerminologyChoosing the Storage Solution for Your NetworkStorage Connection TechnologiesManaging DisksUsing Disk ManagementDynamic DisksAdding a Partition or VolumeAdding a New Disk Using the Initialize and Convert Disk WizardCreating a VolumeCreating a PartitionCreating Logical Drives in an Extended PartitionDeleting a Partition, Volume, or Logical DriveConverting a Disk to a Dynamic DiskExtending a VolumeAdding a MirrorDrive Failure in a Mirrored VolumeRemoving a MirrorBreaking a MirrorRAID-5 VolumesMounting a VolumeSummary
7. Storage Management
Disk QuotasEnabling Disk QuotasSetting Quota Entries for UsersExporting and Importing QuotasCreating Quota ReportsEncrypting FilesEnabling EncryptionShadow Copies of Shared FoldersConfiguring Shadow CopiesEnabling Shadow CopiesSetting Up Clients to Use Shadow CopiesAccessing Shadow CopiesDisabling Shadow CopiesSummary
8. Managing Users and Groups
Understanding GroupsAssigning Group ScopesGlobal ScopeDomain Local ScopeUniversal ScopeManaging Built-in GroupsBuilt-in Universal GroupsBuilt-in Local GroupsBuilt-in Domain Local GroupsBuilt-in Global GroupsCreating Security GroupsCreating Distribution GroupsUnderstanding User AccountsCreating User AccountsAdding a Single UserAdding Multiple UsersConfiguring Password PolicyManaging User TemplatesCreating a New User TemplateApplying a Template to Existing UsersManaging User AccountsRedirecting My Documents to the Default Server FolderRedirecting My Documents to a Network FolderMaintaining User ProfilesLocal ProfilesRoaming ProfilesSetting Up Roaming ProfilesCreating Customized Roaming ProfilesAssigning a Logon Script to a User ProfileUsing the Run As CommandMaking Shortcuts to Run AsSummary
9. Shares and Permissions
Sharing ResourcesFolder SharingRemoving a ShareMoving or Renaming a Shared FolderCreating a New Share for a Shared FolderSetting Offline File RulesSynchronizing Offline FilesMaking Shares Available OfflineShare Permissions vs. File PermissionsHow Permissions WorkWorking with NTFS File and Folder PermissionsConsidering InheritanceConfiguring NTFS Folder PermissionsAssigning NTFS Permissions to FilesConfiguring Special PermissionsOwnership and How It WorksDetermining Effective PermissionsPrivileges and Logon RightsEncrypting Sensitive DataCreating a Recovery PolicyEncrypting Files and FoldersDecrypting Files and FoldersSharing Encrypted FilesRecovering FilesSummary
10. Installing and Managing Printers
Understanding Print ServersChoosing PrintersInstalling PrintersAdding Locally Attached PrintersAdding Printers with Network InterfacesAdding Printers on a Standard TCP/IP Printer PortAdding Printers on an LPR Printer PortChanging Printer Driver SettingsSharing a Printer and Adding Client DriversSpecifying a Color ProfileChanging Printer Availability and PrioritiesDetermining Group Printer PrioritiesSetting Up Printer Pools and Changing Port SettingsChanging Spool SettingsSetting Print Server OptionsManaging PrintersManaging Printers from WindowsManaging Printers from a Web BrowserManaging Printers from a Command LineUsing Printer Migrator to Back Up or Migrate Print ServersTroubleshooting Printing ProblemsDocument Fails to PrintDocument Prints IncorrectlyDeleting Stuck DocumentsSummary
11. Managing Computers on the Network
Connecting Computers to the NetworkCreating Computer Accounts for Client ComputersCreating Computer Accounts for Server ComputersEstablishing Basic Network ConnectivityConfiguring Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 to Use DHCPConfiguring Windows 2000 to Use DHCPAssociating with a Wireless Access PointUsing the Small Business Server Network Configuration WizardConnecting Alternate ClientsConnecting Older Windows ClientsConnecting Mac OS X ClientsConnecting to Windows File SharesConnecting to Networked PrintersDisabling SMB SigningUsing the Remote Web WorkplaceManaging Computers from the ServerAssigning Applications to Client ComputersCreating a Remote Connection DiskViewing and Modifying Client Computer SettingsRemotely Managing Computers and Viewing Event LogsRemoving Computers from the NetworkSummary
12. Patch Management
Why Patching Is ImportantThe Patching CycleAssessSBS VersionIdentifySBS VersionEvaluate and PlanSBS VersionDeploySBS VersionRepeatInstalling SBS 2003 R2 WSUSUsing WSUSReviewing ErrorsReview Pending UpdatesReview Status of Updates InstallationChange Update Services SettingsThird-Party SolutionsSummary
13. Backing Up and Restoring Data
Backup Terminology and MethodsBackup DevicesBackup MediaDesigning a Backup StrategyBackup SchedulesFrequencyReusing TapesArchive and Off-Site StorageUsing Shadow Copies to Supplement BackupsBacking Up Your DataConfiguring the Backup UtilityRunning a Backup ManuallyFull Manual BackupBack Up Selected Files and FoldersCreating Selection ScriptsAccessing Files and Folders for BackupSelecting the Backup TargetModifying the Backup ConfigurationRestoring DataUsing the Backup Utility to Restore Files and FoldersUsing the Previous Versions Client to Restore Files and FoldersSummary
IV. Performing Advanced Tasks
14. Using Exchange Server
Basic E-Mail ConfigurationPOP3 E-MailConfiguring POP3 E-MailAdding, Removing, and Editing POP3 E-Mail BoxesAdding a POP3 E-Mail BoxRemoving a POP3 E-Mail BoxEditing an Existing POP3 E-Mail BoxSetting a POP3 Delivery ScheduleRouting POP3 E-MailAdding a Routing RuleChanging a Routing RuleRemoving a Routing RuleTroubleshooting POP3Microsoft Connector for POP3 Mailboxes Service StatusConfiguring LoggingConfiguring Undeliverable POP3 E-MailAdvanced E-Mail Configuration and ManagementChanging E-Mail PasswordSynchronize E-MailManaging E-Mail Distribution ListsCreating a New Distribution Group (List)Modifying a Distribution Group (List)Modifying Group Membership with Outlook 2003Modifying Group Membership with the Server Management ConsoleDeleting A Distribution Group (List)Setting the Reply To AddressChanging the Reply To Address for All UsersChanging the Reply To Address for a Specific UserManaging E-Mail DeliverySetting an Individual User’s Message PropertiesSMTP FilteringSender FilteringConnection FilteringRecipient FilteringIntelligent Message FilteringSender ID FilteringEnabling the FiltersManaging QueuesViewing and Monitoring QueuesFinding the Messages In a QueueShutting Down All Outgoing Queues ImmediatelyExchange 2003 SP2Summary
15. Managing Connectivity
Administering TCP/IP ServicesManaging DHCPViewing Current DHCP Address LeasesCreating Exclusions in DHCPAdding a DHCP ReservationEnabling DNS UpdatesViewing DNS RecordsAdministering Routing and Remote AccessViewing Remote Access ClientsConfiguring PortsAdvanced Network SecurityUsing Internet Authentication Service to Increase VPN SecurityDeploying Certificate ServicesInstalling Certificate ServicesCreating a Local Computer and Current User Certificates ConsoleRequesting Computer and User CertificatesRequesting a Certificate for the SBS ServerCreating L2TP VPN ConnectionsDeploying CertificatesModifying the Small Business Remote Access PolicyOpening Ports in Routing and Remote AccessEnabling EAP in Routing and Remote AccessCreating the VPN ConnectionUsing 802.1X Authentication for Wireless SecurityChoosing Authentication ProtocolsDeploying CertificatesAdding Wireless Access Points as RADIUS ClientsCreating a Remote Access PolicyConfiguring Wireless Access PointsConfiguring Clients to Use PEAPUsing Group Policy to Automatically Configure 802.11 and Certificate SettingsCreating and Linking a New Group Policy ObjectModifying Certificate SettingsCreating a Wireless Network PolicySummary
16. Using ISA Server 2004
ConceptsNetwork Address TranslationPacket Filtering and Application Layer FilteringCachingClient TypesISA Server Firewall PoliciesInstalling ISA Server 2004Installing the Firewall ClientAdding the Firewall Client to Client ApplicationsDeploying the Firewall ClientAdministering ISA Server 2004Changing Your Broadband or Dial-Up ConnectionEnabling or Disabling Services Through the ISA ServerEnabling or Disabling Web ServicesEnabling L2TP With ISA Server 2004Advanced ConfigurationCreate Firewall Policy RulesRecommended Initial Configuration StepsBacking Up the ISA Server ConfigurationImport, Export, Backup, and RestoreMonitoring ISA ServerSummary
17. Using Group Policy
Group Policy ObjectsManaging Group PoliciesOrder of InheritanceOverriding InheritanceEnforcing a GPO Link in the GPMCSetting Block InheritanceOrder of ImplementationCreating a Group Policy ObjectDeleting a Group Policy ObjectManaging Group Policy LinksSetting the Scope of the GPOEnabling and Disabling GPO LinksDisabling a Branch of a GPORefreshing Group PolicyBacking Up a Group Policy ObjectRestoring a Group Policy ObjectDelegating Permissions on a GPODelegating Permission to CreateDelegating Permission to LinkDelegating Permission to Edit, Delete, or Modify SecurityPredicting Group Policy OutcomesGroup Policy ModelingGroup Policy ResultsSummary
18. Customizing a SharePoint Web Site
Getting Familiar with Windows SharePoint ServicesUnderstanding SharePoint ItemsInteracting with a SharePoint SiteChanging the Appearance of the SiteChanging Home Page ContentCustomizing PagesAdministering a SharePoint Web SiteManaging Site UsersManaging Site Groups and Access PermissionsManaging Templates, Usage Data, and Other SettingsAdministering SharePoint Virtual ServersUsing FrontPage 2003 to Customize Windows SharePoint ServicesCustomizing Existing SharePoint SitesOpening the SharePoint Site And Getting ComfortableAdding Links and Customizing the Link BarAdding Web PartsCreating New SharePoint Web SitesBackup and Restore of a SharePoint SiteUsing StsadmUsing SmigrateSummary
19. Managing an Intranet Web Server
Creating New Virtual DirectoriesUsing Web SharingChanging Security SettingsChanging Which Sites Are Externally AccessibleEnabling or Disabling Anonymous AccessChanging Server Certificates and SSL SettingsLimiting Network Usage by Web SitesSetting Up an FTP ServerInstalling FTPConfiguring FTPConfiguring the Indexing ServiceBacking Up and Restoring the IIS ConfigurationReinstalling IISSummary
20. Using SQL Server 2005
Installing SQL Server 2005Upgrading Windows SharePoint Services to SQL Server 2005Before You UpgradeUpgrading Companyweb to SQL Server 2005ArchitectureAdministrationStart, Stop, and PauseBackupDefining a Backup DeviceBacking Up a DatabaseViewing the Contents of a Backup DeviceSummary
V. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
21. Monitoring and Fine-Tuning Performance
Enabling Auditing And MonitoringPredefined Performance and Usage ReportsAuditing EventsCustomizing AuditingViewing Event LogsSearching Event LogsSetting the Size of Event LogsSelecting A Monitoring MethodUsing System MonitorSystem Monitor ItemsRunning System MonitorAdding CountersSelecting CountersMatching Counters to Graph LinesDeleting CountersDetermining How Often to MonitorModifying the DisplayChoosing a ViewChoosing Display ElementsChoosing the Time Interval for MonitoringSelecting Additional PropertiesMonitoring Another ComputerPerformance Logs and AlertsCounter LogsTrace LogsCreating Counter and Trace LogsAdding Counters to Counter LogsSaving Log and Alert File SettingsSelecting System and Nonsystem Providers for Trace LogsSetting File Parameters for Counter and Trace LogsUnderstanding the Log File ParametersUsing AlertsCreating an AlertConfiguring an AlertPermissions for Counter Logs, Trace Logs, and AlertsMonitoring Memory UsageRecommended CountersMonitoring Processor ActivityMinimum Recommended CountersMonitoring Disk ActivityMinimum Recommended CountersUsing Health MonitorModifying an Existing ThresholdAdding a ThresholdConfiguring ActionsCommand-Line ActionE-Mail ActionText Log ActionWindows Event Log ActionScript ActionUsing Data CollectorsCreating a Data CollectorPerformance MonitorService MonitorProcess MonitorWindows Event Log MonitorOther MonitorsSummary
22. Disaster Planning
Planning for DisasterIdentifying the RisksIdentifying the ResourcesDeveloping the ResponsesStandard Operating ProceduresStandard Escalation ProceduresTesting the ResponsesIteratingPreparing for a DisasterSetting Up a Fault-Tolerant SystemBacking Up the SystemCreating an Automated System Recovery DiskCreating a Boot DiskInstalling the Recovery ConsoleSpecifying Recovery OptionsCreating and Using a Recovery DriveSummary
23. Planning Fault Tolerance and Avoidance
Mean Time to Failure and Mean Time to RecoverProtecting the Power SupplyLocal Power Supply FailureVoltage VariationsSpikesSurgesSagsBrownoutsShort-Term Power OutagesLong-Term Power OutagesDisk ArraysHardware vs. SoftwareRAID Levels for Fault ToleranceIntended UseFault ToleranceAvailabilityPerformanceCostHot-Swap and Hot-Spare Disk SystemsOther Spare PartsSummary
VI. Appendices
A. Introduction to Networks
ServersClientsMedia Connecting Servers and ClientsFeatures of the Windows Operating SystemDomains and WorkgroupsDo Workgroups Work?Defining DomainsAdditional UsersAccess ControlDomain ComponentsDomain ControllerMember ServersWorkstations or Clients
B. Partially Automating Installation
Automating CD-Based InstallationsUsing the System Preparation Tool to Image Windows Server 2003
C. Using the Transition Pack
What’s in a Transition Pack?Why Convert?Handling Business GrowthHandling Multiple DomainsWill I Lose RWW?Preparing to Run the Transition PackPerforming the TransitionPost-TransitionPost-Transition Tasks
D. Using File Server Resource Manager
Installing FSRMSetting Global OptionsUsing Folder QuotasCreating QuotasCreating and Editing Quota TemplatesScreening FilesCreating File ScreensScheduling Storage Reports
Glossary
Inside Back Cover
Index
About the Authors
Copyright

Content preview from Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2003 R2 Administrator's Companion

Chapter 21. Monitoring and Fine-Tuning Performance

Enabling Auditing And Monitoring

Selecting A Monitoring Method

Using System Monitor

Performance Logs and Alerts

Using Alerts

Permissions for Counter Logs, Trace Logs, and Alerts

Monitoring Memory Usage

Monitoring Processor Activity

Monitoring Disk Activity

Using Health Monitor

Summary

For a network to operate at its best, you must be able to recognize bottlenecks and take action to eliminate them. This chapter covers the system and network monitoring tools in Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 that enable you to detect problems and tune your system to its optimum performance level.

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