Windows® Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Russel, Charlie.

Contributor:

Crawford, Sharon.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Small business server.

Client/server computing.

Computer networks--Management.

Client/server computing--Management.

Computer networks.

Local Subjects:

Client/server computing.

Computer networks--Management.

Microsoft Small business server.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Sebastopol : Microsoft Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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 infrastructureUse Hyper-VTM to install and manage your network more efficientlyMigrate an existing Small Business Server 2003 network<l

Contents:

Windows® Small Business Server 2008: Administrator's Companion; Introduction; Real World; What's In This Book; Part II: Installation and Setup; Part III: Performing Basic Tasks; Part IV: Performing Advanced Tasks; Part V: Premium Edition Features; Part VI: Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Appendices; System Requirements; Talk to Us!; Support for This Book; I. Preparation and Planning; Standard Edition; 64-Bit Architecture; Greater Security and Data Protection; SBS Console; Remote Web Workplace; SharePoint Services; Backup; Premium Edition; SQL Server 2008; Terminal Services

Hardware RequirementsRestrictions on Windows SBS 2008; Summary; 2. Understanding 64-Bit Windows; What Are the Advantages?; Performance; Security; Virtualization; What Are the Challenges?; Hardware and Software Considerations; 32-Bit Software Compatibility; Legacy Software in 64-Bit Windows; What About Clients?; Summary; 3. Planning Your SBS Network; Choosing an Internet Connection; Types of Internet Connections; Choosing ISPs; Choosing a Network Type; Choosing a Wireless Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n; Choosing Network Devices; Choosing a Network Switch; Choosing Wireless Access Points

Choosing a Firewall Device or RouterChoosing Server Hardware; Choosing Client Hardware and Software; Choosing Naming Conventions; Naming Computers; Planning for Security; Securing Client Computers; Securing Wireless Networks; Securing Internet Firewalls; Summary; 4. Planning Fault Tolerance and Avoidance; Protecting the Power Supply; Voltage Variations; Surges; Sags; Brownouts; Short-Term Power Outages; Long-Term Power Outages; Disk Arrays; RAID Levels for Fault Tolerance; Fault Tolerance; Availability; Performance; Cost; Hot-Swap and Hot-Spare Disk Systems; Redundant Networking

Other Spare PartsSummary; II. Installation and Setup; Planning Location and Networking; Preparing the Server; Installation; Installing the SBS Portion; Using the SBS Answer File Generator; Summary; 6. Configuring SBS in Hyper-V; Requirements; Installation; Installing the Hyper-V Role; Installing on Full Windows Server 2008; Initial Configuration; Server Settings; Creating a Virtual Machine; Machine Settings; Disks and Controllers; Network Adapters; COM and Floppy; Working with a Virtual Machine; Clipboard; SBS in Hyper-V; Configuration; Summary

7. Migrating from Windows Small Business Server 2003Preparing Your Server; Install Current Updates; Network Configuration; Disable or Remove Second NIC; Install Router and Firewall; Configuring Active Directory; Best Practices Analyzer (BPA); Optimize Exchange Mailboxes; Running the Migration Preparation Tool; Creating a Migration Answer File; Using the SBS Answer File Generator; Installing SBS 2008; Migrating Settings and Data; Using 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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9780735636170

0735636176

OCLC:

609857130