Introduction

This five day ILT Course provides students with the necessary knowledge to plan and implement Windows Essential Business Server 2008. Students gain first-hand knowledge on topics such as installing, migrating, monitoring, securing, and backing up data.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for value-added providers/resellers, service providers, system integrators, technology consultants and in-house technology staff that serve businesses in the small and medium business (SMB) space. Attendees are expected to have at least three years of experience managing and monitoring a Microsoft Windows-based network.

Pre-Requisites

In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses:

• Course 6430: Managing and MaintainingWindows Server 2008 Servers
• Course 6420: Fundamentals of a Windows Sever 2008 Network Infrastructure and Application Platform
• Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System

Candidates should have a minimum of one year of experience in the following technologies:

• Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
• Microsoft Forefront for Exchange
• Microsoft ISA Server 2004 or later
• Windows Server 2003 or later, including Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP

OR

• Network addressing (including IP addresses, gateways, subnets, and manual and dynamic (DHCP) address assignments)
• Active Directory Domain Services (including Active Directory user accounts, Group Policy, domains and forests, and a basic understanding of domain controllers)
• E-mail (including SMTP addresses)
• E-mail antivirus and anti-spam software (including its purpose and function)

Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Assess midsized business\\\' technology and business needs.
• Design aMicrosoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 network solution.
• Install Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008.
• Migrate to Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008.
• Configure Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008.
• Manage users and groups in Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008.
• Manage messaging in Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008.
• Manage and monitor Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008.
• Secure aMicrosoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 network.
• Expand a Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 network.