Windows Essential Business Server 2008 administrator's companion

Get your midsize IT infrastructure up and running smoothly. This indispensable, single-volume reference details the features and capabilities of Windows Essential Business Server 2008. Gain the real-world insights, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics you need for on-the-job result...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mackin, J. C.
Other Authors: Russel, Charlie
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Redmond, Wash Microsoft Press 2009
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Volume and Hard Disk ConfigurationOther Requirements; Other Recommendations; Virtualized Windows EBS Hardware Requirements; Virtual Configuration #2: Hosting the Domain Controllers on Separate Physical Servers; Virtual Configuration #3: Hosting the Security Server on Its Own Physical Server; Additional Technologies to Assist in Virtualized Windows EBS Environments; Network Environmental Requirements; Supported Network Topologies; Routed Networks; Routed Networks with Virtual Private Networking; Summary; 2. Preparing and Planning for Windows EBS Deployment
  • Windows Essential Business Server 2008: Administrator's Companion; Introduction; How to Use This Book; System Requirements; Find Additional Content Online; Support for This Book; 1. Introducing Windows Essential Business Server; Making the Case for Windows EBS; Taking a Tour of Windows EBS Servers; System Center Essentials; Licensing Windows Essential Business Server Licensing Service; Other Features and Services; The Security Server; The Messaging Server; SQL Server 2005 and 2008 (Windows EBS Premium Edition); Minimum Hardware Requirements; RAM Requirements
  • Walking Through the Management Server InstallationManagement Server Installation Wizard; Choose The Network Adapter Page; Choose Temporary IP Addresses Page; Microsoft Update Page; Choose The Active Directory Domain Page; Planning Data Upload Page; Join An Active Directory Domain Page; Name The Servers Page; Assign IP Addresses Page; Select Firewall Option Page; Set The Internal Network IP Addresses Page; Check The Environment Page; Choose The DHCP Server Service Page; Configure The DHCP Server Service Pages; Choose A Volume For Storing Data Page; Type Your Company Information Page
  • Recording Firewall RulesPlanning VPN Configuration; Configuring Certificate and SAN Information; Choosing Windows EBS Server Names and Addresses; Saving Planning Data; Other Preparation and Planning Decisions; DNS Options; E-Mail Gateway Settings; Planning a Migration from Windows Small Business Server 2003; Summary; 3. Installing the Windows EBS Servers; Understanding Replacement Mode Installation; Understanding Repair Mode Installation; Understanding Normal Windows EBS Installation; Understanding Time Zone Settings in Windows EBS Installation
  • When to Prepare and Plan for DeploymentWindows EBS 2008 Installation Discs and Tools; Planning the Deployment Steps; Step 2: Plan Your Deployment; Steps 3, 4, and 5: Install the Software; Step 6: Complete the Configuration and Migration Tasks; Installing the Preparation and Planning Wizards; Running the Windows EBS Preparation Wizard; Windows Essential Business Server Readiness Checks; ForcePass Switch; Running the Windows EBS Planning Wizard; Providing Firewall Information; Deciding to Replace or Keep Your Existing Firewall; Determining Windows EBS Security Server Addresses