managing windows server systems for midsize organizations
DESCRIPTION
In this session, we will explore how to configure, monitor, and resolve System Center Operations Manager alerts. Finally, we will look at reporting in the Operations Console and also explore the Service-Level Dashboard.TRANSCRIPT
Welcome
SRV-304
Managing Windows Server® Systems for Midsize OrganizationsLevel 300
What Will We Cover?
Windows Essential Business Server Software SuiteMicrosoft System Center Essentials 2007Automating Management Tasks with the Management Server
Agenda
Introducing Midsize Business SolutionsConfiguring Windows Essential Business ServerAutomating Software Distribution and UpdatesEnabling Proactive Management
Windows Essential Business Server Overview
Standard Premium Standard Premium
5–75 Users 25–300 Users
Designed and Priced for Midsize BusinessLess Complexity, More ControlIntegrated and Predictable Platform
Windows Essential Business Server Components
Management Server• Windows Server
2008 Standard Edition• Networking• Active
Directory®• File and
Print• Microsoft System
Center Essentials 2007
• Windows EBS Administration Console
• Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.01
Messaging Server• Windows Server
2008 Standard Edition• Active
Directory Domain Services
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Forefront™ Security for Exchange Server 2
Security Server• Windows Server
2008 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
• Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway Medium Business Edition 3
Database Server• Windows Server
2008 Standard Edition
• Microsoft SQL Server® 2008 Standard Edition4
Standard Edition
Premium Edition
1 Whereas Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 is not shipped with Windows Essential Business Server 2008, a step as part of the setup process is provided to download
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 at no additional cost.
2 One-year Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server subscription included in the product.
3 One-year Web Antimalware Subscription for Forefront Threat Management Gateway, Medium Business Edition included in product.
4 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard is available as an alternative version instead of SQL Server 2008 Standard until December 31, 2009.
System Center Essentials 2007 Overview
Monitoring, troubleshooting, and asset tracking to keep your IT environment secure and up to date
Proactive Management
A unified solution with a single console for managing your servers, clients, hardware, software, and IT servicesUnified
Experience
Simple execution of complex management tasks, like troubleshooting end-user issues, monitoring, and server and client software deploymentIncreased
Efficiency
Agenda
Introducing Midsize Business SolutionsConfiguring Windows Essential Business ServerAutomating Software Distribution and UpdatesEnabling Proactive Management
Windows Essential Business Server Installation
Reduced Deployment and Planning Complexity and TimePreparation and Planning Wizards
Detailed help for complex tasks
Intelligent Checks on Users’ Inputs to Remove Setup ErrorsRole-Based Configuration
Management ServerSecurity ServerMessaging Server
Demonstration Environment
Virtual Machines
SEA-EBS-01192.168.32.2
SEA-EBS-02192.168.32.99192.168.16.99
SEA-EBS-03192.168.32.3
SEA-DC-01192.168.32.1
SEA-WRK-001192.168.32.11
Firewall192.168.16.98
SEA-WRK-002192.168.32.12
Physical Network 192.168.32.0
DMZ Network192.168.16.0
Physical Machines
Demo
Setting Up Windows Essential Business Server
Install the Preparation and Planning ToolsRun the Preparation WizardRun the Planning WizardRun the Management Server Installation Wizard
Demo
Windows Essential Business Server Configuration
Guided Configuration and Migration Tasks http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc540505.aspx
Migrate DNS to Windows
EBS
Migrate DHCP to Windows
EBS
Configure System Center
Essentials
Activate Windows EBS
Configure networks settings
for subnets
Configure site-to-site VPN
settings
Configure firewall rules
Install Client Access Licenses
(CALs)
Configure DNS for Remote
Web Workplace
Configure DNS for Sender ID
validation
Assign Client Access
Licenses
Migrate Exchange
Server 2007
Move logon scripts and
roaming profiles
Discover computers
and devices
Configure updates
Move Active Directory Domain
Services roles
Demo
Completing Windows Essential Business Server Configuration
Configure Subnets, Site-to-Site VPN, and Firewall RulesMigrate DNS, Migrate DHCP, and Configure Management ToolsComplete the Configuration and Migration Tasks
Demo
Agenda
Introducing Midsize Business SolutionsConfiguring Windows Essential Business ServerAutomating Software Distribution and UpdatesEnabling Proactive Management
Automate Software Updates
Check for and download updates
Test updates
Approve updates
Deploy updates
Verify deployment
Configure ProxySelect Applications to UpdateSelect Languages for the UpdatesSelect Types of Updates (Critical or Security Updates)Select Download, Install, and Approval Preferences
Update Configuration
Wizard
Demo
Automating Software Updates
Explore Updates and SettingsDeploy Windows Vista with SP1 by Using System Center Essentials 2007
Demo
Automate Software Deployment
Create software packages
Create groups for target
computers
Approve software package
Deploy software
Verify software deployment
status
Demo
Automating Software Deployment
Create a 2007 Office System Setup Customization FileCreate the 2007 Office System Installation Software PackageDeploy the 2007 Office Installation Software Package
Demo
Agenda
Introducing Midsize Business SolutionsConfiguring Windows Essential Business ServerAutomating Software Distribution and UpdatesEnabling Proactive Management
Enable Proactive Management
Management Packs Provide Expert Knowledge
Demo
Enabling Proactive Management
Explore the Windows EBS Administration Console FeaturesExplore the Monitoring Capabilities of System Center Essentials 2007Manage Alert Information in System Center Essentials 2007
Demo
Session Summary
Deploying Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Using System Center Essentials 2007
Reducing IT Management Costs
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