Implement, Configure, and Maintain a Small Business Server 2003 Environment
Over 11 Hours of Training Covers Both Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 & 2003 R2 Editions!
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Complete Exam Coverage for 70-282: Designing, Deploying, & Managing a Network Solution for
Small-Medium Sized Business!
By Jonathan Hassell
Today, most small to medium size businesses use Small Business Server 2003 to run their network. There is a very good reason for this...
Small Business Server 2003 R2 is an inexpensive package provided by Microsoft to help small and medium businesses increase productivity and organization. It's a complete network solution in one affordable package.
And since it will take several years for businesses to transition to Server 2008, your knowledge of Small Business Server 2003 will be in high demand for the foreseeable future.
While most Small Business Server 2003 training videos tout theory, Train Signal uses dynamic scenarios to teach you skills for real world success, while also preparing you for the 70-282 exam!
Am I qualified to take this Small Business Server 2003 course?"
YES! Whether you're an IT newbie with little experience or an IT veteran who wants to learn Small Business Server 2003 in depth, this course is for you! No matter your experience level, this course is a well rounded treatise on SBS 2003!
YES! This course will also help you pass the Microsoft Exam 70-282: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small & Medium-Sized Business
Here Are Just Some of the Topics We Cover in Our SBS 2003 R2 Training Videos:
Find out what it takes to plan a Small Business Server deployment
Install software on a select group of SBS clients using Group Policy
Understand the necessity of SharePoint Services and web-based collaboration... and what they can do for your company Intranet!
Learn how to connect Outlook to Exchange via RPC over HTTP
Configure Exchange in SBS, set up a distribution list, create additional mailboxes, and set up public folders
Get familiar with firewall concepts such as inspection, filtering, and NAT
Find out what SQL Server is, how to setup a database, and how to establish a backup regime for the SQL data
How to install and configure ISA to securely talk to the mail filter
Know how to set up WSUS for the first time at the service console and how to configure client machines into computer groups
How to use ISA monitoring functions to diagnose 3 simple but common problems
Learn about new health monitoring features in SBS R2, including the green check of health
Learn why security is a process and not a result... and much more...
Scroll down to view our full course outline...
Small Business Server 2003 Course Outline
Video 1
Introduction/Overview
This video introduces the instructor and what will be covered in the course. It introduces the user to the scenario based training style that this video has, which is very important.
* Meet Your Instructor, Jonathan Hassell
* A brief introduction to Small Business Server’s concept
* How are TrainSignal videos different from other training videos?
* How will we cover these topics – not just with slides but hands-on exercises
* Topics we will cover
Video 2
Small Business Server Overview
* What is Small Business Server?
* Appropriations & Limitations
* Licensing & Editions
* System Requirements
* Frequently Asked Questions
Video 3
Scenario & Planning
To help the user understand the planning that is involved before you can install SBS 2003. This is important because it will educate the user on how to correctly prepare to install SBS 2003 successfully. This video also introduces the scenario that will be used throughout the course, which will provide the user with the real world experience they need rather than just the theory on how to use the SBS 2003.
* Scenario
* How to plan an SBS 2003 installation
* Hardware requirements
* Upgrades versus brand new installations
* What to call your systems
* Connecting all the pieces together
* Gathering configuration information
* Always plan with security in mind
* Diagram
Video 4
Installation
To educate the user on the exact screens they will see and steps they will need to follow during installation. This is beneficial because when the user is implementing Small Business Server 2003 in there environment they will have seen the installation process in this course and there will not be any surprises.
* Pre-installation hardware configuration
* Detailed installation walkthrough
* Text Based Installation
* Graphical Portion of Installation
* Personalizing
* Choosing Names
* Selecting Software
* Installing R2 Technologies
* Installing Premium Technologies
Video 5
Post Intallation Configuration
Installing Small Business Server 2003 is just the first step. To make it run smoothly and efficiently you will need to know how to configure the software to run properly and to best suit your small business needs.
* Internet connectivity
* Firewall
* Licensing and server activation
* Setting up users
* Adding workstations
* Remote Access
* The SBS Console
* File, print and fax services
* Configuring, Monitoring and Backup
Video 6
Users & Groups
Having Small Business Server 2003 installed on your network will only help your small business run efficiently if you know how to configure settings for your employees. Employees need to be able to access their user accounts and you need to be able to administer the groups that these users belong to. If you want your employees to be able to access and use your network this video is a must.
* Managing the workforce
* Users and groups
* User templates
* Profiles
* Logon scripts
* Session Scripts
* Troubleshooting
Video 7
File Sharing & Permissions
Knowing how to configure file sharing will allow users to access the files they need on the network. Knowing how to configure permissions will allow the administrator to easily decide what certain users and groups should have access to over the network. Knowing how to do these tasks proficiently will be a huge time saver for the administrator and will allow the admin to pick and choose the information the users have access to.
* Shares
* Security through NTFS permissions
* Policy control
Video 8
Control Through Group Policy
Group Policy is an important concept for any administrator to be able to save time and for the company to save money. Group policy allows the admin to make a change to a particular policy setting, or Group Policy Object, for every user in a group rather than changing the setting for each individual user, which would cost time and money.
* Brief Introduction
* Policy control
* Default GPOs
* Creating and Editing GPOs
* Scope of GPO
* Software Distribution
* Computer Restriction/Security
* Inheritance and Overriding
Video 9
Backup & Recovery
Backing up your system is a must in any server environment. It’s important to know how to back up your system in Small Business Server 2003 and how to use the recovery process. If you know how to backup your system and recover it then you can rest a little easier when a potential catastrophic problem occurs.
* Options for backup
* Defining a strategy
* Backup walkthrough
* Recovery walkthrough
Video 10
Windows Sharepoint Services
Being able to access shared workspaces, documents, and specialized applications over a web browser is a tool that will increase your productivity profoundly. Knowing how to integrate Sharepoint with SBS 2003 is a must from a productivity standpoint.
It’s also important to know how to print, fax, and scan within Small Business Server 2003. Printing, faxing, and scanning over a network usually isn’t as simple as clicking the print button. You need to know how doing these tasks over the network can be different, so that when you are doing them in your small business environment you are able to perform these tasks proficiently to save time and money.
* Web-based collaboration
* Creating SharePoint sites
* Using SharePoint client services
* Backing up SharePoint
* Integrating SharePoint services into your company Intranet
Video 11
Exchange Server 2003 & Outlook 2003
Setting up Exchange Server 2003 will allow your users to access their email at work, over the web, and even on mobile phones. Knowing how to set up and configure Exchange Server 2003 will allow your users to never be left out of the loop.
* Configuring Exchange Server 2003
* Configuring POP3 Connector
* Creating New Mailboxes
* Configuring Distribution List
* Establish Delegate and Send-on-Behalf Rights
* Construct Public Folders and Mail-Enable Them
* Outlook Web Access
* Configuring Outlook 2003
* Corporate Mail at Home
* Configuring Exchange Server 2003
* Internal mail
* Internet mail
* Remote access to email
Video 12
SQL Server
Every business big or small has some sort of information like customer info, inventory, etc, that needs to be logged and kept track of. The most effective way to do this is through an SQL Server database. Being able to proficiently use SQL Server will help you keep track of and easily access any information that your business relies on.
* How Do Databases Work?
* Elements of SQL Server
* Administration of SQL Server
* Starting, Stopping and Pausing SQL Server
* Backing up the database
* Database design and implementation
* Simple SQL Server Administration
* Working with Data
* So What Now?
Video 13
ISA Server 2004
Network Security is a priority that must always be taken seriously. You need a firewall that will effectively protect your network and still allow you to use your network the way it was meant to be used. Knowing how to set up and configure this firewall will give you peace of mind, knowing that your network is properly protected.
* Introduction to Firewalls
* What Makes ISA Server Useful & Efficient?
* Setting Up A Publishing Rule
* Generating A Report
* Setting Up the Microsoft Firewall Client for ISA Server
* Checking Out the Monitoring Features
* Protecting Additional Servers
Video 14
A Short Guide to Information Security
In order to stop malicious attacks you must first know what you are facing. Spyware, Phishing, and hacking are all security issues that can be dealt with if you know what to protect against.
* System Security Overview
* "Surface Area" of SBS
* Threats and Mitigation
* Antivirus
* Spam
* Spyware
* Hacking
* Social Engineering
Video 15
Windows Server Update Services
Microsoft has built in an update service to help your server have the most up-to-date software it needs to continue to run efficiently and securely. Knowing how to use the update services and which updates you need is an important server maintenance tool.
* Setting up WSUS for the First Time
* Update Policies for Client
* WSUS Update Groups
* Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Video 16
Health Monitoring
Keeping your network running at an optimal level is one of the main functions of an administrator. Knowing which tools to use to maintain the good health of your network can your network from incurring catastrophic problems.
System and software problems are inevitable. Knowing how to handle these problems and fix these problems is one of the most important skills you can have.
* Overview
* Configuring Health Reports
* Checking Health of the Console
* Common Troubleshooting Steps
Here is what you get....
16 videos (Over 11 Hours) will be provided in High-Quality AVI & WMV format. In other words, you get perfect quality and replication of your instructor's screens. An easy-to-use table of contents allows you to navigate to key areas you wish to focus on.
16 iPod video files to watch Train Signal on the go! A popular request amongst our students who wish to study while they commute (i.e., train). These 320x240 .m4v files are compressed versions of the original course, and play on any iPod that supports video. Also great for reviewing and refreshing your mind "on the job."
16 MP3 Files to listen to Train Signal on the go. Some of our students have requested this option. People would like to be able to listen in their car or while working out. Can be burnt to a CD or copied to portable device. Great supplemental training to the videos.
Instructor Notes – These PDF documents can be printed out and contain the slides used by the instructor throughout the videos. These allow the user a quick easy reference to notes on the slides and make any additional notes for their own learning process.
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