Book description
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.
Table of contents
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Windows® Small Business Server 2008: Administrator’s Companion
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- A Note Regarding Supplemental Files
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
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I. Preparation and Planning
- 1. Introducing Windows Small Business Server 2008
- 2. Understanding 64-Bit Windows
- 3. Planning Your SBS Network
- 4. Planning Fault Tolerance and Avoidance
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II. Installation and Setup
- 5. Installing SBS 2008
- 6. Configuring SBS in Hyper-V
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7. Migrating from Windows Small Business Server 2003
- The Migration Process
- Preparing Your Server
- Creating a Migration Answer File
- Installing SBS 2008
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Migrating Settings and Data
- Reconfigure Folder Redirection
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Using the Migration Wizard
- Starting the Migration Wizard
- Configure the Network
- Configure the Internet Address
- Migrate Network Settings
- Migrate Exchange Mailboxes and Settings
- Remove Legacy Group Policies and Logon Settings
- Migrate Users’ Shared Data
- Migrating Companyweb
- Migrating Fax Data
- Migrating Users and Group
- Finish the Migration
- Re-Enabling Folder Redirection
- Summary
- 8. Completing the Getting Started Tasks
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III. Performing Basic Tasks
- 9. Managing Users and Groups
- 10. Shares and Permissions
- 11. Disk Management
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12. Storage Management
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Distributed File System (DFS)
- DFS Terminology
- Namespace Type
- Namespace Server Requirements
- Namespace Client Requirements
- DFS Replication
- File Replication Service
- Replication Topologies
- Installing DFS Management
- Creating or Opening a Namespace Root
- Adding Namespace Servers
- Adding DFS Folders
- Changing Advanced Settings
- Backing Up and Restoring the DFS Folder Targets
- Using DFS Replication
- Using File Server Resource Manager
- Summary
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Distributed File System (DFS)
- 13. Installing and Managing Printers
- 14. Managing Computers on the Network
- 15. Managing Software Updates
- 16. Configuring Backup
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IV. Performing Advanced Tasks
- 17. Windows SBS Console v. Server Manager
- 18. Configuring and Managing E-Mail
- 19. Managing Connectivity
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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
- 21. Managing Reports
- 22. Customizing a SharePoint Site
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V. Premium Edition Features
- 23. Installing the Second Server
- 24. Introducing SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition for Small Business
- 25. Adding a Terminal Server
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VI. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- 26. Windows SBS Reliability and Performance Monitoring
- 27. Disaster Planning
- A. Introduction to Networks
- B. Automating Installation
- C. Resources
- D. About the Authors
- E. Additional Resources for IT Professionals from Microsoft Press
- F. More Great Resources for IT Professionals from Microsoft Press
- Index
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Product information
- Title: Windows® Small Business Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion
- Author(s):
- Release date: January 2009
- Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
- ISBN: 9780735620704
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