Course 5975: Designing a Network Solution for Small- and Medium-Sized Business

Introduction This course covers how to plan, analyze, and design a network solution for small and medium-sized businesses. The course introduces the features and the architecture of Windows Small Business Server 2003. The course covers how to perform business and technology assessment by using Technology Assessment Toolkit. The course further covers the considerations and guidelines for designing the various aspect of a network solution, such as messaging and collaboration and Internet connectivity. The course also covers how to select a network solution and identify the specifications for a network solution. This course helps you prepare for, and maps directly to some of the objectives of exam 70-282. Exam 70-282 fulfills the requirements for the Microsoft Certified Professional credential, and is required for partners seeking to earn the Microsoft Small Business Specialist designation. This online learning course is composed of a rich multimedia experience coupled with comprehensive technical labs. It is intended for IT Professionals who implement or support Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the features and architecture of Windows Small Business Server 2003.
• Assess the network environment of an organization by using Technology Assessment Toolkit.
• Describe the considerations for designing a network solution.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Designing a Network Solution for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses Module Introduction Introduction to Windows Small Business Server 2003 Lesson Introduction Overview of Windows Small Business Server 2003 Benefits of Windows Small Business Server 2003 Architecture of Windows Small Business Server 2003 Self Test Performing a Needs Assessment for Analyzing a Business Problem Lesson Introduction Guidelines for Performing a Needs Assessment How To Perform a Business Assessment How To Perform a Technology Assessment Self Test Considerations for Designing a Network Solution Lesson Introduction Guidelines for Designing Management and Operations Specifications Considerations for Designing Messaging and Collaboration Considerations for Designing Internet Connectivity Guidelines for Planning Application Specifications and Security Hardware and Recovery Design Considerations Guidelines for Designing Advanced Network Concepts Self Test Designing a Network Solution Lesson Introduction Considerations for Selecting a Network Solution Selecting a Network Solution Creating a Network Design Self Test Lab: Designing a Network Solution Lesson Introduction Scenario Exercise Information Launch the Lab Lab Review Module Summary Glossary Module Introduction System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• A Pentium II, 256 MB RAM with a processor speed greater than or equal to 400 MHZ
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Adobe Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio).
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended.

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled