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Windows Small Business Server 2008 Unleashed

By Eriq Oliver Neale, et al
Published Dec 3, 2008 by Sams. Part of the Unleashed series.

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Copyright 2009
Dimensions: 7" x 9-1/8"
Edition: 1st

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ISBN-10: 0-672-32957-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-672-32957-9

Windows Small Business Server 2008 provides all the tools small companies need to improve collaboration, enhance productivity, and manage and secure all their information. In this book, a team of leading SBS experts brings together the in-depth knowledge and real-world insights you need to make the most of this state-of-the-art product.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals Eriq Neale and his colleagues cover every facet of planning, deploying, and managing SBS 2008. The authors begin by showing how to install and configure SBS 2008 for maximum efficiency, performance, and ease of administration. You’ll learn how to securely utilize SBS 2008’s comprehensive Internet, file, and print services; simplify and automate both server and workstation management; and take full advantage of both SharePoint collaboration and Exchange communication tools.

This book is packed with expert tips, tricks, and troubleshooting techniques drawn from the authors’ unsurpassed experience helping companies succeed with SBS. Whether you’re a full-time IT professional or a power user who’s managing SBS in your spare time, it will be your most valuable resource.

Detailed information on how to...

Plan, install, configure, and customize SBS 2008 in any environment
Set up and manage SBS 2008-based networks, Web access, and collaboration–including SharePoint Services 3.0
Leverage Remote Web Workplace and other advanced remote access solutions
Manage email and other communications with SBS 2008’s built-in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Centrally control Windows Vista, Windows XP, and other clients
Seamlessly integrate Macintosh computers into your Windows network
Protect your servers and workstations against both internal and external threats
Prepare backups and disaster recovery plans you can actually use in an emergency
Streamline and automate administration using Microsoft PowerShell

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Foreword xxvii

Introduction 1

Book Overview 2

Part 1 Introduction and Setup

Chapter 1 Welcome to Small Business Server 2008 5

History of the SBS Product 5

BackOffice Small Business Server 4.0 6

BackOffice Small Business Server 4.5 7

Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 7

Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 8

Essential Server Solution Family 9

Features of SBS 2008 9

Communication 9

Collaboration 10

Protection 11

Expansion 12

Limitations of SBS 2008 13

Hardware Limitations 13

Software Limitations 14

Support for SBS 2008 14

Community Support 14

Online Support 15

Official Product Support 16

Chapter 2 Planning for the SBS 2008 Deployment 17

Knowing the Client Base 17

Understanding How the Server Will Be Used 18

Planning for Correct Licensing. 19

Planning the Hardware 22

Planning the Network 23

Changes in Network Options from Previous Versions 23

Connection to the Internet 23

IP Address Ranges 24

DHCP Configuration 25

Public and Private Domain Names 26

Planning the Storage Layout 26

Changes in Storage from Previous Versions 27

Multiple Partitions Versus Multiple Spindles 27

Minimum Partition/Spindle Sizes 28

Fault Tolerance 29

Backup Technologies 32

Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring SBS 2008 35

Preparing for SBS 2008 Installation 36

Collecting Information for the Setup Process 36

Configuring the Internal Network 37

Disabling DHCP on the Network 37

Installing SBS 2008 38

Collect the Initial Setup Data 38

Prepare the Disk Infrastructure 38

Complete Setup 40

Performing the Initial Configuration of SBS 2008 45

Run the Connect to the Internet Wizard 45

Install Security Updates 48

Run the Set Up Internet Address Wizard 48

Complete Other Setup Tasks 54

Troubleshooting SBS 2008 Installation Issue 57

Log Files 57

Setup Issues 57

Known Installation Issue 59

Part 2 Managing Network and Web Configuration

Chapter 4 DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory Integration 63

Understanding the Role of DNS and DHCP 63

Native Tools 64

Preparations and Caveats 67

Default Configuration of DNS and DHCP 67

Securing DNS and DHCP 70

Securing DNS 70

Securing DHCP 71

New in SBS 2008 72

Adding DNS Records 75

Reserving IP Addresses in DHCP Server 76

Troubleshooting 78

Event Log Errors 78

Dcdiag 79

Ping 80

NSLookup 81

Can’t Resolve a Host or Web Site Name 81

ISP’s DNS Server Is Down 82

DNS Returns a Bad Location 82

Curse of the Hosts File 82

There’s a Rogue DHCP Server 82

Chapter 5 Internet Information Services 7.0 85

The Web Sites Under the Hood 85

External-Facing Web Sites Included with SBS 2008 86

Internal Web Sites Included with SBS 2008 86

Additional Web Sites That Can Be Combined with SBS 2008 87

Protecting the Server 87

Default SBS Web Sites 88

Integration with SharePoint 89

Configuring the Default SBS Web Sites 89

Settings for the Default Web Site 95

Settings for the SBS SharePoint Site and for the SharePoint Central Administration v3 96

Settings for the SBS Web Applications and Windows Server Client Deployment Applications 97

Settings for the WSUS Administrator Web Site 98

Protecting Web Site Configuration 99

Backup and Recovery of Metadata Information 99

The Appcmd Command 100

Backing Up the Web Site Configuration 101

Using System State Backup 103

Backup and Recovery of Web Sites 104

Configuring Additional Web Sites 104

Managing SSL Certificates in IIS 106

Understanding the Default Certificates 107

Deciding When to Use a Third-Party Certificate 107

Working with Third-Party Certificates 108

Requesting and Installing a Third-Party Certificate with the Add a Trusted Certificate Wizard 108

Manually Requesting and Installing a Third-Party Certificate 110

Integrating External Web Publishing 116

Troubleshooting IIS 117

Service Unavailable 117

Server Not Found. 118

Chapter 6 Remote Web Workplace and Other Remote Access Solutions 121

Understanding the Role of Remote Accessibility Solutions in SBS 2008 121

Remote Web Workplace 122

VPN 126

RDP 126

Managing and Using Remote Web Workplace 128

Managing the Remote Web Workplace Interface 128

Using the Remote Web Workplace Interface 133

Managing and Using VPN 136

Managing VPN 136

Using VPN 140

Managing and Using Remote Desktop 141

Managing Remote Desktopv 141

Using Remote Desktop 152

Securing Remote Access Solutions 159

Network Security 160

Password Security 161

Troubleshooting Remote Access Solutions 162

RWW Access Issues 162

VPN Access Issues 163

RDP Access Issues 163

Chapter 7 SharePoint and Companyweb 165

Understanding the Role of SharePoint and Companyweb in SBS 2008 166

Companyweb’s Components 166

What’s “In the Box” with SharePoint? 167

Understanding the Default Settings of SharePoint and Companyweb 173

Companyweb Port Settings 173

Companyweb Mobile Settings 173

SharePoint Default URL Mapping 174

Default Program and Data File Locations 175

Customizing SharePoint and Companyweb 176

Merging Data from an Existing WSS 3.0 Site into Companyweb 177

Developing a Data Protection Plan for SharePoint and Companyweb 180

The Recycle Bin 180

Backup and Restore with Native SharePoint Backup 181

Backup and Restore with Small Business Server Backup 183

Troubleshooting SharePoint and Companyweb 185

Event ID Error Message 10016 Is Logged in the System Log After You Install Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 185

Migration 186

Part 3 Managing E-Mail

Chapter 8 Exchange Management 191

Default Mail Configuration 193

Mail Hygiene 194

Preventing the Reverse NDR Attack 197

Configuring Recipient Filtering 198

SMTP Tarpitting 198

Hosted Anti-Spam Solutions 199

Getting Your Mail Delivered 200

How Mail Gets Delivered 200

Ensuring Delivery 200

The Windows SBS POP3 Connector 203

How Does the POP3 Connector Work? 203

Limitations of the POP3 Connector 204

Setting Up the POP3 Connector 204

Receiving Mail for Multiple Domains 206

Adding Additional E-Mail Domains 206

Routing Mail for a Non-Authoritative Zone 212

Cohosting Multiple Organizations on a Single Server 215

Getting Information About Mailboxes 217

Managing Limits 218

With the GUI 218

Setting Limits with PowerShell 221

Using Transport Rules 222

Setting Up Disclaimers with Transport Rules 222

To Create Copies of E-Mails 223

Archiving Mail 224

Using SharePoint Libraries 224

Using Exchange Journaling 225

Troubleshooting Exchange Management Issues 230

Troubleshooting Outbound Mail Delivery 230

Troubleshooting the Content Filter 235

Troubleshooting POP3 Connector 237

Chapter 9 Exchange 2007 Client Connectivity 241

Choosing the Right Exchange Client 242

Outlook 2007 243

What’s New in Outlook 2007 243

Installing Outlook 2007 244

Configuring Outlook 2007 245

Cached Exchange Mode 247

Outlook Anywhere 252

How Outlook Anywhere Works 253

Configuring Outlook Anywhere 253

Outlook Web Access 2007 258

Improvements in Outlook Web Access 2007 258

Using Outlook Web Access 2007 259

E-Mail Certificates in OWA and Outlook 2007 263

Remote File Access in OWA 2007 264

ActiveSync 265

Different Versions of ActiveSync 265

Windows Mobile Devices 266

iPhone 270

Palm Devices 272

Troubleshooting Exchange 2007 Client Connectivity 272

Troubleshooting Auto Account Setup 273

Troubleshooting Cached Exchange Mode 273

Troubleshooting Exchange 2007 ActiveSync 274

Chapter 10 Exchange Disaster Recovery 277

Understanding the Exchange Database Structure 278

Exchange Storage Groups 279

Extensible Storage Engine (ESE) Databases 281

Circular Logging 283

Checkpoint File 283

Transactions 284

Understanding Exchange Backup Methods and Requirements 285

Online Backup 286

Offline Backup 287

Security Permissions 288

Configuring Deleted Item and Mailbox Retention 289

Using Local Continuous Replication 290

Using Windows Backup 294

Using Export-Mailbox 295

Using ExMerge 296

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