Course 5976: Installing and Securing Windows Small Business Server 2003

Introduction This course covers how to install, upgrade, and secure Windows Small Business Server 2003. The course covers the system requirements for installing Small Business Server 2003 and the procedure for completing the text-mode and the GUI-mode of the setup. The course also covers the network and management tasks that need to be performed to complete the configuration of Windows Small Business Server 2003 after completing the setup. The course further covers the requirements for upgrading a system from Windows Small Business Server 2000 to Windows Small Business Server 2003. Finally, the course covers the guidelines for securing Windows Small Business Server 2003. 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:

• Install Windows Small Business Server 2003.
• Perform the tasks required to complete the installation of Windows Small Business Server 2003 by using the To Do List.
• Upgrade a network to Windows Small Business Server 2003.
• Identify the guidelines for securing Windows Small Business Server 2003.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Installing and Securing Windows Small Business Server 2003 Module Introduction Installing Windows Small Business Server 2003 Lesson Introduction System Requirements for Installing Windows Small Business Server 2003 How To Perform the Text-Mode and GUI-Mode Setup How To Complete the Windows Small Business Server 2003 Setup Self Test Completing the Installation of Windows Small Business Server 2003 Lesson Introduction Overview of the To Do List How To Perform Network Tasks How To Perform Management Tasks Self Test Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003 Lesson Introduction Benefits of Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003 Impact of Upgrade on Data and Settings Preparation for Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003 Upgrading a Server to Windows Small Business Server 2003 How To Install Windows Small Business Server 2003 Applications and Tools Self Test Security Guidelines for Windows Small Business Server 2003 Lesson Introduction Guidelines for Securing Windows Small Business Server 2003 Network Guidelines for Setting Rights and Permissions Guidelines for Ensuring Strong Passwords Self Test Lab: Installing and Securing Windows Small Business Server 2003 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