Transcript Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials Product Features Module 5: Client Experience Name Title.

Windows Small Business Server
2011 Essentials Product Features
Module 5: Client Experience
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Module 5: Agenda
Lesson 1: Launchpad Overview
Lesson 2: Using Server Shared Folders
Lesson 3: Using Remote Web Access
Lesson 1
LAUNCHPAD OVERVIEW
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Launchpad Overview
Launchpad helps
users interact with
the SBS server
 Provides a simple
starting point
 Keeps users
informed of the
health of their
computers
 Extensible by third
parties to provide
additional
functionality
Taskbar notifications:
Launchpad Functionality
Client Computer Backup
• View status of last automatic backup
• Start a manually backup
Remote Web Access
• Quickly launch RWA to access SBS resources from
almost anywhere, anytime
Shared Folders
• Easily browse or search for files
Dashboard
• Administrator users can manage the SBS server from their own desktops
Alerts
• Gives users a simple visual indication of their computer’s health
• Lets Administrators see health of entire network without opening the Dashboard
Launchpad Settings and Alerts
Options for the Launchpad
 By default, runs when user logs on;
can choose not to start Launchpad
 Standard users see local alerts;
can turn alerts off
 Administrators and designated users
can see alerts for entire network
 Users can opt out of the
Customer Experience
Improvement Program
Lesson 2
USING SERVER SHARED
FOLDERS
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Using Shared Folders
Users access data stored on the SBS server using network shared folders
• Windows Search Service allows users to quickly find files
The Company folder is created by default
Administrators use the Dashboard to create
additional shared folders
Access is controlled using simplified permissions:
• Full access (Read/Write)
• Read only
• No access
Shared folders support Shadow Copies
• Users can use Previous Versions tab in Windows Explorer to recover accidently deleted or overwritten files
Lesson 3
USING REMOTE WEB ACCESS
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Remote Web Access (RWA)
Remote Web Access, the new Remote Web Workplace
Provides secure remote connections to:
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Computers
Shared Folders
Links
Extensible interface
Self-service
password reset
RWA: Connect to Computers
Access computers from almost anywhere, anytime
 Run applications, work with files, enjoy similar experience to being in front
of the actual computer
SBS 2011 Essentials uses Remote Desktop Gateway
 Provides “firewall friendly” communications between remote clients and
the SBS server
 Only secure web traffic traverses the Internet (HTTPS:443)
 Requires trusted SSL certificate
Target computer must support Remote Desktop
 Windows home SKUs are not supported
RWA: Work with Shared Folders
 Familiar folder tree view simplifies navigation
 Upload supports drag & drop or browsing for files
 Ability to upload very large files, up to 2 GB
 Download files to work with them locally
 View items as icons or details
 Easily organize files:
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Delete
Rename
Copy
Cut
Paste
 Accessible using
mobile devices
MODULE REVIEW
Review Questions
• Launchpad Overview
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Q2
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Q6
• Using Server Shared Folders
• Using Remote Web Access
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