david faulkner - small business server 2011
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David Faulkner
Solution Architect – Ingram Micro NZ
Windows Small Business Server
2011 Essentials
Ideal First Server
Easy-to-use solution
Cloud integration
Simplify your life Your business with you,
virtually anywhere
Windows SBS 2011 Essentials
Get Ready for the future
Automatic local backup, simple
restore of server and client computers
Easily connect to online services
Work virtually anywhere, anytime
Helps protect data
Helps organize information
Access from virtually anywhere
Increase business productivity
Simple, secure, dependable network
Easy-to-use storage and sharing
The Market
Microsoft's Small Business Server
enjoys 85% market share among
small businesses
- Yankee Group
Law of the instrument
The Cloud….
Why Cloud?
1. Reducing Costs
Cloud computing reduces your hardware costs
(computers, software, networking, management) and
overall IT expenses. In addition, with cloud
computing, you pay for what you use.
2. Automatic Updates
3. Scalability
4. Disaster Relief
5. Remote Access
6. Ease of Implementation
7. Better Response Time
8. Skilled Vendors
9. LEGO Approach
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
• 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
SMB Windows Server Family SOLUTION SERVERS
TRADITIONAL SERVERS
Complete server platform,
integrated and optimized
Run your business
• LOB application platform
• Unified/federated identity management
• Communications & Collaboration Suite
Customizable Server platform for
businesses of any size
Self-service
Partner-IT or Internal-IT
Store, protect, access
• Simplified setup and management
• Centralized backup
• Anywhere access
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
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
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
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
Supported Clients
Windows client SKUs with latest service packs
• Windows 7
• Windows Vista SP2
• Windows XP SP3
(except Windows XP 64-bit editions)
Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” and above
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
Mac and iPhone support for Remote Web Access site
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:
• 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
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
Moving to an add-on model offers more choices if customers
want the flexibility to purchase additional servers either up front
or as needed.
SBS 2011 Premium Add-on
Windows Small Business Server Premium Add-on offers:
SQL Server 2008 R2 for
Small Business
Windows Server 2008 R2
Standard
SBS 2011 Essentials
File & Print Sharing
Backup
Identity Protection
Remote Access
SBS 2011 Essentials
Windows Server Platform
Other Web Apps
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SBS 2011 Essentials Server – Using the Software and
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SBS 2011
Essentials
VOSE
Run on 1 server;
One POSE or one VOSE
Using the Server Software.
• You may install and use one copy of the server
software on a licensed server.
• You may use up to 25 accounts.
• Each account permits a named user to access and
use the server software on that server.
Must run the server within a domain where the Small
Business Server’s Active Directory is configured:
• as the domain controller;
• as the root of the domain forest;
• cannot be a child domain, and
• may not have trust relationships with any other
domains.
Minimum System Requirements
Windows Small Business Server 2011
Essentials
Processor 2 GHz, 64-bit (2 physical sockets
supported, no limit on cores)
Memory 2 GB RAM (32 GB Maximum)
Hard drive Minimum 60 GB hard drive for OS
partition
Network Adapter 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
Serving Suggestion
HP ProLiant MicroServer
Dual-Core 1.5Ghz AMD LowPower CPU
4GB Memory (8GB Max)
2 x 500GB SATA drive in RAID 1
SBS Essentials Preinstalled*
*If you are lucky
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
Configure Remote Web Access
Remote Web Access must be
turned on and configured
Router can autoconfig via UPnP
New or existing domain
New or existing SSL certificate
Easily customize:
Title, background
image, and logo
Homepage links
Remote administration
using Remote Desktop
or the Dashboard
Internet Domain Name
Flexible yet simple
config options
Use existing Internet
domain
Manage manually
Transfer domain for
auto management
Create new domain
Manage manually
Use partner registrar
for auto mgmt
Use free 3rd level
domain under
remotewebaccess.com
Internet Security Certificate
Easily obtain and install a third-party SSL certificate
Helps provides trusted, secure remote connections
Wizard greatly simplifies traditionally complicated process
Can purchase new or use existing SSL certificate
Automatically generates proper certificate request
Wizard can be resumed once certificate has been purchased
Dashboard Alerts (Server)
In the Dashboard, the Alert
Viewer displays alerts for the
entire SBS network
Alerts can be filtered:
By source
(computer)
By severity
(critical, warning, info)
Sample alerts include:
Firewall status
Anti-malware status
Software update status
Disk space utilization
Launchpad Alerts (Client)
From a user’s Launchpad, the
Alert Viewer only displays alerts
specific to their computer
Alerts can be filtered by severity
(critical, warning, info)
Alert notifications can be turned
off in Launchpad settings
Proscriptive guidance provided
to the user can reduce
administrator intervention
Users can ‘ignore’ an alert
locally
The alert will also be ‘ignored’ in the Dashboard
Server Backup
Add hard drive(s) to Server Backup
Attach new hard drive to server &
designate for backup use (not storage)
External drives recommended; internal
drives can be used
Using multiple drives allows for offsite
rotation, improving data protection
Configure Server Backup
Simple wizard quickly establishes backup
settings:
Backup destination
Schedule
Items & Drives to protect
Server Restore
Restore Server Data Wizard simplifies recovery process
Restore from most recent or previous backups
Recover individual files, folders, or entire drives
Server Recovery Performs “bare metal” restore
Boot from installation DVD and choose repair or create a bootable USB recovery flash drive
Server Recovery Provides for “factory reset”
Adding Server Backup Drives
SBS server backup uses
Windows Server Backup
Hard drives are used as backup
destinations
Tapes and tape drives are not
supported
Assign drives for use with backup
on the Server Folders and Hard
Drives page in the Dashboard
Use multiple external hard drives
to enable offsite rotation
Client Backup
Client backup for PCs is automatically configured when they are connected to the SBS environment
Client backup settings are configured using the Dashboard Backup time window (default is
between 6pm and 9am)
Retention policy
Users can also manually initiate a backup from the Launchpad
Backups allow for restore of files and folders or the entire PC (bare metal restore)
Client Restore
Restore Files, Folders, or Drives Administrator launches Dashboard from
client computer
Select items for restore from a backup set
Full System Restore
Boot client computer from Recovery media
Select computer name and backup set
Moving Shared Folders
Shared folders can be moved to new hard drives
Shared Folder moved via “Move Folder Wizard”
Ensures all properties and data are moved correctly
Select the folder to move in the folder tab
Click on “move folder” and follow the wizard.
Choose Destination Drive
Ensure you add the new folder to backup when completed
Managing Client Computers
Dashboard Computers and Backup page
Shows every computer & server connected to the SBS server
Tasks that apply to all computers:
Help with connecting computers
Additional client backup tasks
Tasks for specific computers:
View computer properties
(includes backup status/details)
Start a manual backup
Restore files or folders
Customize computer’s backup
Remove computer
Nek Minute
Unable to locate server
Client’s IP address is not consistent with the SBS server
No IP address: NIC driver issues, incorrect protocol bindings
Wrong subnet: incorrect static IP address assignment
Automatic Private IP Address: DHCP server is unavailable
Physically disconnected
Resolution
Verify network connectivity
Verify NIC properties
Resolving Client Deployment Issues
Resolving Client Deployment Issues
Incorrect date and time
Client’s clock is not in sync with the server’s clock
(more than 5 minutes difference)
Prevents client from establishing secure communications with
the server
Resolution
Ensure the time is consistent
through the SBS network
Use an external time source
SBS Essentials does not assign static IP
Uses DHCP for Internet (like clients)
Uses LOCAL DNS (127.0.0.1)
DNS service uses DHCP to configure DNS Forwarder
LAN Configuration Service uses UPnP
DNS quirk…
Add-ins
Add-in
• Functionality that extends
the product to add end
user features, admin
features, or both.
• OEM Pre-installation
during factory imaging
• Online and on-premise
Add-in Manager
• A centralized location to
manage add-ins installed
from a share, USB key, 3rd
party share, the cloud . . .
• Includes add-in
deployment infrastructure
Windows Phone 7 “Better Together”
General features
• View alerts and perform actions, including repair action if available
• Pin status to home page
• View storage usage summary
• View status of connected computers and start PC backup
• Enable and disable user accounts
• Reset user password
• Remotely restart server
Design theme will be
specific to platform
Windows 7 Professional Add-in for
SBS 2011 Essentials
Add-in features
Save user’s local data to the server using Offline Files & Folder
Redirection, providing real-time backup and offline file access
Easy security configuration through Security Templates, requires all
PCs in the domain to use Windows Firewall and to apply updates
for Microsoft Anti-Malware and Windows Defender
This add-in requires AD integration provided by
Aurora
Office 365 Integration*
• At-a-glance view provides quick subscription, service and usage information
• Extension of Dashboard User Management to provide single user creation and management experience
• Quick access to common Office 365 administration tasks • Password Synchronization with Essentials means the
end-user can have one logon name/password for the Essentials network and Office 365 services
• Profession Domain automation for integrated providers
*Available post RTM
Extensibility Areas
Add-ins can extend
one or more areas:
Dashboard
Launchpad
RWA
Health Alerts
Additional feature level APIs
Provider Framework
Windows Server 2008 R2 Base
Dashboard Launchpad
Remote
Web
Access
Health
Alerts
Add-ins can manage:
Storage
Computers
Users
Community Add-in Example: Lights-out
Power management add-in that allows you to place your server in sleep or hibernation at scheduled times
Developers, It could be you…..
Questions
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