Designing, Deploying and Managing a Network Solution for the Small and Medium sized Business

Duration 3 days

Introduction
The goal of this three day course is to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge necessary to select, deploy and manage a Microsoft networking solution for and medium-sized businesses.

Audience
Candidates for this course are IT professionals who work for and with small and medium sized businesses. These professionals include product resellers; service providers; in-house technology experts; self-employed business proprietors who design, deploy and manage their own network solutions and owners or employees of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and system builders.

After completing this course, delegates will be able to:
Design a networking solution for a small or medium sized business based on a given scenario
Install or upgrade to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003
Configure Windows Small Business Server 2003 by completing the tasks on the To-Do List.
Manage messaging and collaboration in Windows Small Business Server 2003.
Manage and monitor Windows Small Business Server 2003
Install or upgrade to Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
Configure Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
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, delegates must have a working knowledge of:

Sharing folders
Stopping and starting services
Working with the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
Creating and managing user accounts
Creating and managing user accounts
Assigning permissions

The purpose and some of the implementations of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol/Internet Proctocal (TCP/IP) services such as Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Proctocol (DCHP) (although delegates will not need to know how to implement these services in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment

Working with knowledge of Active Directory directory service
Working knowledge of Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

In addition, delegates should have these certifications:

A+
Net+

Course Content

Module 1: Designing a Business Network Solution
This module describes the requirement for designing a network solution for a small or medium-sized business.

Lessons
Multimedia: Overview of a Windows Small Business Server Network
Performing a Needs Assessment
Selecting a Network Solution
Developing an implementation Plan

Practices
Discussion: Performing a Needs Assessment
Discussion: Selecting a Windows Network Solution
Discussion: Developing an Implementation Plan

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:
Describe the features and functions of a Windows Small Business Server network
Perform a needs assessment
Identify and select an appropriate network solution
Develop an implementation plan

Module 2: Installing and Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003
This module provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and upgrade to Windows Small Business Server 2003

Lessons
Installing Windows Small Business Server 2003
Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003
Securing Windows Small Business Server 2003

Practices
Multimedia Practice: Installing Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition
Securing Windows Small Business Server

After completing this module, delegate will be able to:
Install Windows Small Business Server 2003
Upgrade to Windows Small Business Server 2003
Secure Windows Small Business Server 2003

Module 3: Configuring Small Business Server 2003 by completing the To-Do List
This module explains how to perform the tasks on the To-Do List to complete Windows Small Business Server 2003 Setup.

Lessons
Overview of the To – Do List
Connecting to the Internet
Configuring Remote Access
Activating Your Server and Adding Client Licenses
Adding a Printer and Configuring a Fax
Adding Users and Computers

Practices
Completing the Connect to the Internet Task
Configuring Small Business Server for Remote Access
Adding a Printer and Configuring a Fax
Completing the Add Users and Computers Task

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:
Describe the tasks on the To-Do List
Configure a computer running Windows Small Business Server to connect to the Internet
Configure a computer running Windows Small Business Server for remote access.
Activate a server and add new client access licenses for each line that accesses Windows Small Business Server 2003.
Add a printer to connect to one or more shared printers and configure Shared Fax Service to send and receive faxes
Add users and configure their client computers by using the Add User Wizard.

Module 4: Managing Messaging and Collaboration in Small Business Server 2003
This module discusses hoe 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, delegates will be able to:
Manage messaging in Windows Small Business Server 2003
Configure Outlook Web Access (OWA)
Configure Windows SharePoint Services

Module 5: 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, delegates 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 6: Installing or Upgrading to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
This module explains the procedures for installing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, completing the installation process by performing initial configuration tasks and upgrading from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition’

Lessons
Installing Windows Servers 2003, Standard Edition
Upgrading to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

Practices
Multimedia Practice: Installing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:
Install Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
Upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition.

Module 7: Configuring Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
This module discusses how Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, provides options that you can use to customize the Windows 2003 environment and ensure that the server operates correctly. Understanding the available options and how to configure them will help you configure a Windows Server 2003 environment that meets the requirements of your organisation.

Lessons
Configuring File and Print Servers
Promoting a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition to a Domain Controller
Creating and Configuring User Accounts, Groups and Computer Accounts
Installing and Configuring the POP3 Service and the SMTP Service

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:
Configure a file server for indexing, add and share a network printer
Promote a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition server to a domain controller
Create and configure user accounts, groups and computer accounts
Identify the role of organisational units
Install and configure the Post Office Protocol 3 (POP 3) Service and the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Service.

Module 8: Securing a Windows Server 2003
This module explains how to secure Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, by configuring and securing the server for Internet access; securing file, folder, 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, delegates 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 9: Managing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
This 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, delegates will be able to:
Delegate administration of Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
Manage client user environment with GPOs
Monitor server and client computer performance
Remotely manage Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
Protect against data loss

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