Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion
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
CONTENTS:
Acknowledgments IntroductionPart I: Preparation and Planning
- Chapter 1: Introducing Windows Small Business Server 2008
- Chapter 2: Understanding 64-Bit Windows
- Chapter 3: Planning Your SBS Network
- Chapter 4: Planning Fault Tolerance and AvoidancePart II: Installation and Setup
- Chapter 5: Installing SBS 2008
- Chapter 6: Configuring SBS in Hyper-V
- Chapter 7: Migrating from Windows Small Business Server 2003
- Chapter 8: Completing the Getting Started TasksPart III: Performing Basic Tasks
- Chapter 9: Managing Users and Groups
- Chapter 10: Shares and Permissions
- Chapter 11: Disk Management
- Chapter 12: Storage Management
- Chapter 13: Installing and Managing Printers
- Chapter 14: Managing Computers on the Network
- Chapter 15: Managing Software Updates
- Chapter 16: Configuring BackupPart IV: Performing Advanced Tasks
- Chapter 17: Windows SBS Console v. Server Manager
- Chapter 18: Configuring and Managing E-Mail
- Chapter 19: Managing Connectivity
- Chapter 20: Using Group Policy
- Chapter 21: Managing Reports
- Chapter 22: Customizing a SharePoint SitePart V: Premium Edition Features
- Chapter 23: Installing the Second Server
- Chapter 24: Introducing SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition for Small Business
- Chapter 25: Adding a Terminal ServerPart VI: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Chapter 26: Windows SBS Reliability and Performance Monitoring
- Chapter 27: Disaster PlanningAppendix A: Introduction to NetworksAppendix B: Automating InstallationAppendix C: ResourcesAbout the AuthorsAdditional Resources for IT Professionals from Microsoft PressMore Great Resources for IT Professionals from Microsoft Press