Small Business Server - Managing a Network Solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business

Introduction

The goal of this Small Business Server training course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage a Microsoft networking solution for small and medium-sized businesses.

Audience

Candidates for this course are IT professionals who work for and with small- and medium-sized businesses. This includes small businesses that deploy Microsoft Small Business Server 2003. Anyone who wishes to manage their own network solutions would benefit from this course. CYBERCity teaches this course with “real world” examples beyond the base curriculum.

At Course Completion

After completing this training class, students will be able to:

• Manage messaging and collaboration in Windows Small Business Server 2003.
• Manage and monitor Windows Small Business Server 2003.
• Secure a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition network.
• Manage Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition.
• Expand a Windows Small Business Server 2003 network.

 

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have a working knowledge of:

• Sharing folders.
• Stopping and starting services.
• Working with the Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
• Creating and managing user accounts.
• Assigning permissions.
• The purpose and some of the implementations of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) services such as Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DCHP) (although students will not need to know how to implement these services in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment).
• Working knowledge of Active Directory® directory service.
• Working knowledge of Group Policy Objects (GPOs).

In addition, students should have these certifications:

• A+
• Net+

Small Business Server Training Course Materials

The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other required materials for this class.

Course Outline

Module 1: Managing Messaging and Collaboration in Small Business Server 2003

This module discusses how to access internal and external e-mail messages. This module also discusses how to collaborate with other users by using Microsoft Windows SharePoint™ Services.

Lessons

• Managing Messaging in Windows Small Business Server 2003
• Configuring Outlook Web Access
• Configuring Windows SharePoint Services

Practices

• Adding a Public Folder Using Microsoft Outlook® 2003
• Accessing Exchange by Using Outlook Web Access
• Configuring and Customizing SharePoint Services

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Manage messaging in Windows Small Business Server 2003.
• Configure Outlook Web Access (OWA).
• Configure Windows SharePoint Services.

Module 2: Managing and Monitoring Windows Small Business Server 2003

This module discusses how to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a Windows Small Business Server network.

Lessons

• Managing Client Computers
• Managing Users and Groups
• Managing Remote Web Workplace
• Configuring Monitoring and Alerts
• Protecting Against Data Loss
• Identifying Troubleshooting Tools

Practices

• Setting Up a Client Computer and Assigning an Application
• Modifying and Reapplying a User Template
• Managing Remote Web Workplace
• Configuring Monitoring and Alerts
• Configuring Backup
• Troubleshooting Network Problems by Using Network Diagnostics

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Manage client computers.
• Manage users and groups.
• Manage the Remote Web Workplace.
• Configure monitoring and alerts by using the To-Do List.
• Protect against data loss.
• Identify troubleshooting tools.

 

Module 3: Securing a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition Network

This module explains how to secure Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, by configuring and securing the server for Internet access; securing file, folder, and printer objects; and helping secure the server from viruses.

Lessons

• Configuring Internet Access by Using NAT
• Multimedia: Overview of Remote Access
• Configuring a VPN Connection
• Securing Internet Access
• Multimedia: Overview of IPSec
• Issues to Consider When Securing File, Folder, and Printer Objects
• Providing Virus Protection

Practices

• Configuring a VPN Connection
• Configuring Basic Firewall by Using Routing and Remote Access Service
• Securing File, Folder, and Printer Objects by Using Permissions

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition for Internet access by using Network Address Translation (NAT).
• Configure a virtual private network (VPN) connection.
• Secure Internet access by using various firewall technologies.
• Explain important issues to consider when securing file, folder, and printer objects.
• Explain how to secure Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition from viruses.

Module 4: Managing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

This Small Business Server training module explains how to manage Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, by delegating administration, managing user environments with GPOs, monitoring server and client computer performance, performing management tasks from a remote location, protecting against data loss, and identifying troubleshooting tools that can assist you in resolving potential problems.

Lessons

• Delegating Administration
• Managing User Environments with Group Policy Objects
• Monitoring Server and Client Computer Performance
• Managing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition from a Remote Location
• Protecting Against Data Loss

Practices

• Delegating Administration Tasks
• Creating and Configuring Group Policy Objects
• Configuring Performance Monitor
• Remotely Managing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Backing up and Restoring Data

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Delegate administration of Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition.
• Manage client user environments with GPOs.
• Monitor server and client computer performance.
• Remotely manage Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition.
• Protect against data loss.