Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Unleashed

by Beehler, Eric; Johnson, Eric; Jones, Josh

• ISBN13: 9780672330520
• ISBN10: 0672330520
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-13
• Publisher: Sams
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Summary

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 Unleashedis 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.

Table of Contents

Overview of Microsoft Essential Business Server 2008

Understanding EBS 2008

Planning for a New EBS 2008 Environment

Planning for Small Business Server Migration to EBS 2008

Planning for a Mixed Environment Migration to EBS 2008

EBS 2008 Installation

Preparing for the Installation

Preparation and Planning Wizards

Installing the Management Server

Installing The Security Server

Installing the Messaging Server

Installing the Database Server

Troubleshooting EBS Installation

Finalizing EBS Setup with Guided Configuration and Migration Tasks

The Management Server

Understanding the EBS 2008 Administration Console

DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory

File and Print Services

Web Services

System Center Essentials 2007

Terminal Services

Licensing and Compliance

The Messaging Server

Exchange Server 2007 Management

Client Connectivity to Exchange 2007

ForeFront Security for Exchange Server 2007

Terminal Services Gateway

The Security Server

Exchange Server 2007 Edge Transport Security

ForeFront Threat Management Gateway

Integrating Additional Technology

Integrating SharePoint Services

Integrating Data Protection Manager

Integrating Dynamics Integration Components

Additional Management

Backing Up and Restoring EBS 2008 Servers

Managing with Group Policy

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