Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Unleashed

Description

The in-depth, expert resource for every IT pro and power user running Windows Essential Business Server 2008

• Presents independent, practical, detailed deployment and administration guidance that can't be found in any other book
• Systematically covers both the Standard and Premium editions of Windows Essential Business Server 2008, including Management, Messaging, and Security servers
• New interior design and exterior packaging makeover gives the Unleashed series a fresh, compelling new look

Windows Essential Business Server (WEBS) is Microsoft's new integrated suite of server products for the mid-market. First released in January of 2009, it is aimed at organizations with up to 300 seats. Previously, Microsoft had provided Small Business Server to fill this niche; however, many customers have complained that it's not robust enough. Companies will need a reliable core resource to support installation and day-to-day operations. Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server Unleashed is that resource. Written by expert authors with 20+ years of experience with Windows technologies, this book brings together all the techniques and insights IT professionals and serious power users will need to succeed with WEBS. You will discover how to integrate WEBS with additional technologies such as SharePoint Services; how to perform day-to-day administration tasks such as backup/restore; and how to centrally manage WEBS users with group policy. Each section presents essential concepts, tools, and detailed procedures, in the context of real-world business environments and deployment scenarios. While WEBS is pre-configured to support many typical requirements, the authors also show how to customize it where that would be beneficial.

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Part 1: Overview of Microsoft Essential Business Server 2008
1. Understanding EBS 2008
2. Planning for a New EBS 2008 Environment
3. Planning for Small Business Server Migration to EBS 2008
4. Planning for a Mixed Environment Migration to EBS 2008

Part 2: EBS 2008 Installation
5. Preparing for the Installation
6. Preparation and Planning Wizards
7. Installing the Management Server
8. Installing The Security Server
9. Installing the Messaging Server
10. Installing the Database Server
11. Troubleshooting EBS Installation
12. Finalizing EBS Setup with Guided Configuration and Migration Tasks

Part 3: The Management Server
13. Understanding the EBS 2008 Administration Console
14. DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory
15. File and Print Services
16. Web Services
17. System Center Essentials 2007
18. Terminal Services
19. Licensing and Compliance

Part 4: The Messaging Server
20. Exchange Server 2007 Management
21. Client Connectivity to Exchange 2007
22. ForeFront Security for Exchange Server 2007
23. Terminal Services Gateway

Part 5: The Security Server
24. Exchange Server 2007 Edge Transport Security
25. ForeFront Threat Management Gateway

Part 6: Integrating Additional Technology
26. Integrating SharePoint Services
27. Integrating Data Protection Manager
28. Integrating Dynamics Integration Components

Part 7: Additional Management
29. Backing Up and Restoring EBS 2008 Servers
30. Managing with Group Policy

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