Windows Server® 2012 Essentials

User and Client Computer Management

Part 5 of 6

AgendaUser Management

Creating and Editing User Accounts

Overview of the Client Connector

Deploying & Managing Client Computers

Troubleshooting Client Deployment

User Management

User Management and Identity• Active Directory Domain

Services provides authentication and authorization• User accounts are assigned

usernames & passwords• Password policy is enforced• Simplified for small business

environment• Accounts can be Standard

user or Administrator user• Built-in “Administrator”

account is disabled

User Access Level & Password Policy• Level of access for user accounts can be:• Standard• Administrator

• Strength/complexity of passwords can be:• Weak• Medium• Medium Strong• Strong

Creating & Editing User Accounts

Creating User Accounts• Add User wizard provides streamlined

process:• Enter user’s full name; accept default

username or modify as desired• Enter password, which must meet

policy requirements• Specify access level:

Standard or Administrator• Assign access rights to shared folders• Optionally create mailbox if

e-mail integration has been installed• Select Anywhere Access settings

User Account Properties• User Account Properties• First and last name• Switch between Standard &

Administrator access level• Change the password• Disable/enable an account;

different than removing• Modify shared folder and Anywhere

Access settings• Optionally manage mailbox

settings ife-mail integration has been installed

• Specify which computers a user can connect to remotely

Overview of theClient Connector

Connect Computer Wizard• Easily connect client computers

to Windows Server 2012 Essentials

• Now supports Windows Server computers, 2008 R2 and later

• Abstract difficult concepts such as Active Directory domain join

• Simplify user profile migration for Windows Pro SKUs

• Connect wizard is launched from a web page, either locally or remotely• Remote users connect via VPN that

is automatically established• No media to distribute or SMB

share to access

Supported Clients• Check TechNet documentation for latest info:• http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj713528.aspx

• Windows 7 operating systems • Windows 7 Home Basic and Home Premium (x86 and x64)• Windows 7 Professional (x86 and x64)• Windows 7 Ultimate (x86 and x64)• Windows 7 Enterprise (x86 and x64)• Windows 7 Starter (x86)

• Windows 8 operating systems • Windows 8• Windows 8 Professional• Windows 8 Enterprise

• Mac OS X 10.5 thru 10.7

Managing and Connecting Client Computers

Managing Client Computers• Devices page shows every

computer & server in the environment

• Tasks that apply to all computers:• Customize client backup & File

History• Help with connecting computers• Implement group policy

• Tasks for specific computers:• View computer properties• Backup and restore tasks• Customize selected computer’s

backup• Establish Remote Desktop

connection• Remove computer• View Best Practices Analyzer

results(for Essentials server only)

• Easily configure security settings with the Security Template

• Easily provide real-time data protection with Folder Redirection

Professional + Group Policies

Professional

• Adds better productivity with business features

• Adds better management with domain join and support for group policy

• Adds better connectivity with Single Sign-On and Remote Desktop Host

Using the Right Windows Client• Home vs. Professional• PCs running Home SKUs of Windows can connect to the Essentials

environment• Additional value is provided when using Professional SKUs• Implementing group policy with Professional clients:• Enables redirection of user data to the server• Simplifies the activation and configuration of security settings

• Basic connectivity for accessing, sharing, and editing network files and resources

• Users must provide credentials every time they access a specific network resource

Home

Group Policy Folder Redirection• Automatically store and protect critical business data on the

server• Folder redirection lets users

continue to work and savedata in a way that’s familiar

• Folder contents are stored onthe server:• Desktop• Documents• Favorites• AppData, etc.

Group Policy Security Settings• Enforce best practices security policies for client computers• Configure consistent

security policies throughoutthe domain

• Enables Windows Update toapply the latest securitypatches and critical updates

• Windows Defender protectsagainst malware attacks

• Prevent users from exposingthe network to attack byenforcing the use ofWindows Firewall

Connecting Client Computers• Benefits for connected

computers:• Health monitoring• Automatic backup to Essentials

server• Ability to manage Essentials server

from the client• Getting connected:• Launch from a web page• http://servername/connect• https://remote.domainname/connect

• First step is to verify and install prerequisites• May require a reboot

Connecting Client Computers, cont.• User provides their credentials• Check for admin account, if so warn the user

• Optionally move user’s settings and data (business SKUs only)• Greatly eases the transition from peer-to-peer networks to Essentials• User retains their familiar working environment

• Enter a computer description

Connecting Client Computers, cont.• Wake client computer to perform backups to the server?• All connected PCs are backed up according to the schedule defined on

the Dashboard’s Computers and Backups page• Administrators can exclude PCs from being backed up

• Participate in Customer Experience Improvement Program?• Optionally launch the Dashboard once connected

Troubleshooting Client Deployment

Resolving Client Deployment Issues• Unable to locate server• Client’s IP address is not consistent with the

Essentials server• No IP address: network adapter driver issues

or 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 network adapter properties

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 throughout the

Essentials network• Use an external time source

Next Steps

Resources

TechNet TechCenterDiscover more technical information athttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/Essentials/jj159331

Partner ResourcesFind resources specifically for partners at http://partner.microsoft.com andlearn about the first server opportunity at http://aka.ms/pmcFirstServer

Product PageLearn more about Windows Server 2012 Essentials at http://microsoft.com/essentials2012

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Windows Server 2012 Editions

• Per Server Licensing• Limited to 1 processor

only• Up to 15 users, no CALs• Cannot be virtualized and

cannot be used at a virtualization host

• Basic workloads for core IT capabilities: file sharing, printer sharing and remote access

Foundation

• Per Server Licensing• Up to max of 2 processors• Up to 25 users, no CALs• Can be virtualized, but

cannot be used as a virtualization host

• Ideal for small businesses: protect data, organize and access business information and access cloud services

• Processor & CALs• Up to 2 processors per

license; no processor limit• Virtual Use Rights: 2

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