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Windows Small Business Server
2011 Essentials Product Features
Module 1: Overview
Name
Title
Course Agenda
Module 1: Overview of SBS 2011 Essentials
Module 2: Server Installation and Deployment
Module 3: Server Management and Monitoring
Module 4: User and Client Computer Management
Module 5: Client Experience
Module 6: Cloud Services and Add-ins
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will understand:
 Windows SBS 2011 Essentials
 Solution servers vs. Traditional servers
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Deploying SBS 2011 Essentials
Managing the SBS 2011 Essentials server
Managing SBS 2011 Essentials users and clients
Configuring and managing Remote Web Access
Install and manage Add-ins and
Cloud Integration Modules
Module 1: Agenda
Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 2: Features Overview
Lesson 3: System Requirements
Resources
Lesson 1
INTRODUCTION
SMB Windows Server Family
SOLUTION
SERVERS
TRADITIONAL
SERVERS
Complete server platform,
integrated and optimized
Customizable Server platform for
businesses of any size
Store, protect, access
• Simplified setup and management
• Centralized backup
• Anywhere access
Run your business
• LOB application platform
• Unified/federated identity management
• Communications & Collaboration Suite
Customizable for exact requirements
• Storage
• Infrastructure
• LOB platform
• Communication &
collaboration tools
• Any other app or
infrastructure service
• Standard deployment
and management
tools and processes
• Virtualization
Self-service
Partner-IT or Internal-IT
Windows SBS 2011 Essentials
 Ideal First Server
 Easy-to-use solution
 Cloud integration
Simplify your life
 Helps protect data
 Helps organize information
 Access from virtually anywhere
Your business with you,
virtually anywhere
 Automatic local backup, simple
restore of server and client computers
 Easily connect to online services
 Work virtually anywhere, anytime
Get Ready for
the future
 Increase business productivity
 Simple, secure, dependable network
 Easy-to-use storage and sharing
SBS 2011 Essentials vs. Standard
SBS 2011 Essentials Differentiators
• Tailored to Online Services
• Cross-premise solution
• Retain local core infrastructure
• Simple, single sign-on experiences
SBS 2011 Standard Differentiators
• Fully On-Premise Solution
• Exchange Server 2010
• SharePoint Foundation 2010
• Windows Server Update Services
Lesson 2
FEATURES OVERVIEW
Windows Server 2008 R2
SBS 2011 Essentials and Standard build on the value of
Windows Server 2008 R2
Powerful Hardware and Scaling Features
Reduced Power Consumption
Hyper-V for easier Virtualization
Easy and Efficient Server Management for lower costs
Ubiquitous Remote Access for seamless VPN’s
Improved Branch Office
Performance and Management
 Simplified Management for SMBs
through consolidated consoles
 The Strongest Web and Application
Server To Date
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User Management and Identity
 Uses Active Directory for
Authentication and
Authorization
 User created has username
& password
 Password Policy
 Users can be standard user
or Administrator user
 Built-in “Administrator”
account is disabled
 Unified logon across all
access areas
 Optional Federation with
cloud services
Connecting Clients
 Connection to SBS 2011
Essentials can be done by
the end user using a web
page:
 .NET framework is installed
(if necessary)
 Users enters their SBS
username and password
 Option to move existing
local settings and data*
 Provide computer
description
 Option to enable computer
to wake up for client
backups
*Requires Windows Pro SKU
Client Connector has
support for:
AD domain join
User profile migration for
Windows Pro SKUs
Remote Web Access
Remote Web Access is the new name for SBS 2008 RWW
Provides secure remote connections to:
 Shared Folders
 Computers
 Links
Health Monitoring and Alerts
Helps customers monitor
the security status of their
network
 Target events to customer
and/or VAP
 3 severity levels for the events
(informational, warning,
critical)
 Provide custom actions for
addressing, if appropriate
Essentials & Standard look
and feel is different, but
have similar functionality
Health Monitoring
Feature
Essentials
Standard
Health monitoring of the Server
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Health monitoring of client computers
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Health notifications delivered via Email
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Alert viewer available on client computers
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Extensible
infrastructure
Alerts
• Supports the assessment of computer
health
• Assessed on a recurring schedule or on
demand via API calls
• On detection of a health condition, alert
notifications are generated
• Describes condition, includes
troubleshooting steps
• Optional repair action
• Alerts can trigger E-mail notifications
Storage
Storage is based on Windows Server 2008 R2 Storage System
Inherited Storage Features:
 Multi-Drive support
 Inbuilt Software Raid Support
 Supports Hardware RAID
SBS Essentials Storage Features:
 Move Folder Wizard
 Previous Versions
 Restore Protected Folders
Server Backup
Based on Windows Server 2008 R2 backup
Key scenarios:
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Single File Restore
Folder Restore
Server Bare Metal Recovery
Client Backup/Restore
Factory Reset (for headless)
Client Backup
 Automatically backup all
computers on a nightly basis
 File and folder restore wizard
 VSS writer for backup and
restore of client backup
database
 Recover full system and data
(bare metal restore) of backed
up client computers to similar
hardware
SBS 2011 Essentials + Online Services
Suitable for
• Small Businesses looking for cloud enabled services or hosted
LOB applications
• Small Business looking towards Office 365 for
office/collaboration services
Benefits
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Seamless integration into online and cloud enabled services
Single point of management for cloud based administration
Enables simple, single sign-on experience
Transparent access for users
Integration into Office 365 for office/collaboration/email services
Pre-configured installation wizards
Add-ins
Add-in
Add-in Manager
• Functionality that
extends the product to
add end user features,
administrative features,
or both.
• OEM Pre-installation
during factory imaging
• Online and on-premise
• A centralized location to
manage add-ins installed
from a share, USB key,
3rd party share, the
cloud . . .
• Includes add-in
deployment
infrastructure
Mac Support
 Mac/Apple clients are now supported out-of-the-box
 Support for Leopard and above
 Macs Support Initial Configuration, Client Connector, Dashboard,
Launchpad (including health alerts), and Remote Web Access
 Dashboard integration - Mac appears in Computers
list
 Mac access to shared folders
 Mac can use server as Time Machine backup
destination
 Mac client side support for add-ins
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Mac and iPhone support for Remote Web Access site
SBS 2011 Premium Add-on
Moving to an add-on model offers more choices if customers
want the flexibility to purchase additional servers either up front
or as needed.
Windows Server 2008 R2
Standard
SQL Server 2008 R2 for
Small Business
Windows Small Business Server Premium Add-on offers:
 Ability to run a vast number of line-of-business applications on an additional server
 Capacity to make more informed business decisions with the rich analysis and reporting
technologies
 Cost effective solution for a small business environment
 Ideal for:
 Line-of-business (LOB) applications
 Remote Desktop Services Application Mode
 Backup domain controller
 Virtualization
 Other Standalone Uses
Lesson 3
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum System Requirements
Windows Small Business Server 2011
Essentials
Processor
Memory
Hard drive
Network Adapter
2 GHz, 64-bit (2 physical sockets
supported, no limit on cores)
2 GB RAM (32 GB Maximum)
Minimum 60 GB hard drive for OS
partition
Gigabit Ethernet adapter
Additional Recommended Hardware
Other Requirements
Backup drive (USB 2.0 or faster
external hard disk drive)
Minimum of 1 External USB
Drive, for additional
redundancy, 2 or more external
USB hard disk drives are
recommended.
Storage
Consider additional storage for
your application data
Router/Firewall
SBS 2011 requires a separate
router/firewall for Internet
connectivity
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Protect your server from power
related issues
MODULE REVIEW
Review Questions
 Features Overview
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Q1
Q2
Q3
 System Requirements
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Q4
Q5
Questions
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