Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard Technical Training

Course Outline

Module 1: Overview of Windows SBS 2011 Standard

This module describes the architecture of SBS 2011 Standard. It goes on to discuss hardware and software requirements, as well as the SBS 2011 Standard installation process.

Lessons

· Introducing Windows SBS 2011 Standard

· Windows SBS 2011 Standard Features Overview

· Windows SBS 2011 Standard System Requirements

Lab : SBS 2011 Standard Planning and Preparation

· Installation worksheet

· Answer File Generator

After completing this module, students will be able to:

· Describe the differences between traditional servers and solution servers for small business

· List the main features of traditional servers

· List the main features of solution servers

· Explain Windows SBS 2011 Standard positioning in the SMB space

· Compare the main similarities and differences between Windows SBS 2011 Essentials and Standard

· Describe the main product features in Windows SBS 2011 Standard

· Explain the role of Windows Server 2008 R2 technologies in Windows SBS 2011 Standard

· List the supported languages, and describe how language packs are used, in Windows SBS 2011 Standard

· Describe the Premium Add-on

· List the processor and memory requirements for Windows SBS 2011 Standard

· List the hard drive and storage requirements for Windows SBS 2011 Standard

· List the network and connectivity requirements for Windows SBS 2011 Standard

Module 2: Server Installation and Migration

This module explains how to plan deployment and installation of SBS 2011 Standard.

Lessons

· Installation

· Migration

· Overview of Post Installation/Migration Tasks

· Using the Getting Started Tasks

Lab : Installing the Server

· OS install

· SBS setup

· CTIW

· IAMW

· Smart host wizard

· Trusted cert wizard

After completing this module, students will be able to:

· Explain the Windows SBS 2011 Standard media and their purpose

· Describe the Windows SBS 2011 Standard initial installation steps

· List the steps in the Windows SBS 2011 Standard setup configuration phase (OOBE)

· List the Windows SBS 2011 Standard Common Tasks

· Connect the SBS 2011 Standard Server to the internet

· Create a DNS domain using the wizard

· Create an SSL certificate using the wizard

· Define Smart hosts for mail connectivity

Module 3: Server Management, Monitoring, Health and Security

This module explains how use the built in server management and monitoring tools.

Lessons

· Managing Backup

· Managing Server Storage

· Monitoring the Server and Client Computers

· Managing Security and Updates

Lab : Server Management

· Backup wizard

· Move Data wizard

· Reports

After completing this module, students will be able to:

· Describe the server backup tools in Windows SBS 2011 Standard

· Explain how to manage the backup environment

· List typical restore scenarios, and the steps required to backup and recover the Windows SBS 2011 Standard server and data

· Describe the storage technologies in Windows SBS 2011 Standard

· List the steps required to add server storage

· Create a new shared folders

· Configure shared folder properties

· Effectively monitor the health of the server, client and applications

· Configure security and patch management updates

Module 4: User and Client Computer Management, Remote Access

The module explains how to create and manage users as well as managing and connecting client computers.

Lessons

· User Management

· Deploying and Managing Client Computers

· Managing and Using Server Shared Folders

· Configuring and Using Remote Web Access

Lab : Using the Server

· Add user wizard

· User properties

· Connect computer wizard

· Create shared folder

· Remote Web Access

After completing this module, students will be able to:

· Describe account permissions and rights in Windows SBS 2011 Standard

· Describe how to create user accounts

· Explain how to edit user accounts, and considerations when deleting accounts

· Describe how to create new file shares

· Explain how to assign permissions to files and folders

· List the clients supported by the client connector

· Describe the features provided by the Client Connector

· Describe the Connect Client Wizard

· List the steps required to connect clients

· Explain the initial client configuration

· Explain the options for managing client computers in Windows SBS 2011 Standard

· Identify how to configure and use Remote Web Access

Module 5: Messaging and Collaboration

This module explains how SBS 2011 Standard provides messaging and collaboration solutions through Exchange and SharePoint.

Lessons

· Configuring Internet Connectivity and E-Mail

· Managing Exchange Server 2010

· Outlook Web Access

· Managing SharePoint Foundation 2010

Lab : Messaging and Collaboration

· Outlook Web Access

· SharePoint: Create team site

· SharePoint: Create wiki

After completing this module, students will be able to:

· Describe how to connect internet email to the SBS server

· Initial configuration and management of the Exchange Server

· Overview Outlook Web Access and how to use it

· Describe how to create and manage team collaboration used SharePoint

Module 6: LOB Support, Virtualization, and Troubleshooting

This module explains SBS 2011 Standard LOB support, using the SBS 2011 Premium Add-on and troubleshooting SBS 2011 Standard installations.

Lessons

· Overview of the Premium Add-On

· Support for LOBs

· Support for Virtualization

· Troubleshooting Windows SBS 2011

Lab : SBS 2011 Premium Add-on

· Join server to SBS domain

· Install RDS role

· Configure RWA to connect to RDS server

After completing this module, students will be able to:

· Overview the SBS 2011 Premium Add-on Server

· Overview the key scenarios that the Premium Add-on Server can be used for

· Describe additional member server scenarios

· Describe LOB consideration for SBS 2011 Standard

· Describe Virtualization setup, and scenarios for both SBS 2011 Standard and SBS 2011 Premium Add-on

· Explain trouble shooting mechanisms for SBS 2011 server setup and client connection

There are no prerequisites for this course.