Entries categorized 'Windows Small Business Server 2008' ↓

Book Review: "Small Business Server 2008 - Installation, Migration, and Configuration" by David Overton

If you've been following my blog for a while, you know that I'm a big fan of Small Business Server, and that I have written quite a few blog posts (mainly around the RTM period) about Windows Small Business Server 2008. I was recently contacted by Packt Publishing to see if I'd be interested in reviewing...

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The Dream Server - Launching today at 11AM (EST)

Join us live for "The Dream Server" launch today at noon. Right here, or (if you don't see the video below) go to http://infoetc.com/dreamserver Microsoft is launching Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Server 2008. Join us for this live launch webcast to learn all about...

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Windows Small Business Server 2008: Support and Troubleshooting

My notes from today's Microsoft Partner Program webcast... SBS2008 Premium edition includes everything in SBS2008 plus another copy of Windows Server 2008 Standard, and a copy of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition. When SBS2003 was first released, it included SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition...

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Windows Small Business Server 2008: Remote Access and Computer Management

My notes from today's Microsoft Partner Program webcast... Remote Access Self-Issued vs. Third Party certificates SBS2008 creates a self-issued certificate that can be used. Clients and computers have to install this certificate in order to trust it. 3rd-party certificates are easier to implement and...

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Small Business Server 2008: Messaging and Collaboration Management

My notes from today's Microsoft Partner Program webcast... Messaging: Exchange Server 2007 Internet Address Management Wizard (IAMW) Configures SMTP Configures SMTP Connectors Configures self-issued certificates for encrypted email Configure Internet Mil Wizard Where you configure smart host (supports...

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Windows Small Business Server 2008 - Management, Health, and Security

My notes from today's Microsoft Partner Program webcast on SBS2008... Managing with the Windows SBS Console On the home tab, you will see: Task Pad Finish Installation Connect to the Internet Protect your data Add users, computers, and devices Grow your business Set up your Microsoft Office Live Small...

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Windows Small Business Server 2008 Migration

Some notes from today's Microsoft Partner Program webcast on SBS2008 migration... Solutions Pathway Microsoft is providing an easy way to figure out what the licensing scenarios may be for you: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver/essential/pathway.mspx Shows you supported scenarios and the discount...

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Windows Small Business Server 2008 has been released to manufacturing

Hooray! The SBS team signed off on the bits for Windows Small Business Server 2008 this morning, so SBS2008 has officially RTM'ed. It's "in the machine" now, as they say. More information from the Small Business Server blog Read more posts from John R. Pattison about Windows Small Business...

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Deploying Windows Small Business Server 2008

My notes from today's Microsoft Partner Program webcast... Requirements Requirements for primary server Processor 64-bit only, 2GHz minimum, maximum of 4 physical sockets (no limit on the number of cores) Memory 4GB RAM minimum. 32GB RAM maximum. OS Drive Partition 60GB minimum. DVD-ROM Bootable from...

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A quick overview of Windows Small Business Server 2008

I thought it would be beneficial to post an overview post on SBS2008, to fill anyone in on the new product offerings that Microsoft is bringing to market. Microsoft Small Business Server is growing up! Microsoft is introducing a new LINE of servers under the "Essential Business Solutions" umbrella...

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