Hands-On Labs for Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003
When implementing a new server solution for small and medium-sized businesses, you want to get set up quickly and with minimum disruption to network users. At Microsoft, we want to help you make the transition to Windows Small Business Server 2003 as smooth as possible. You can familiarize yourself with Windows Small Business Server 2003 by registering for a Windows Small Business Server 2003 Hands-On Lab.
Use the Hands-On Labs to examine some of the key features of Windows Small Business Server and practice performing the most important tasks involved in setting up and running a business network. Two Hands-On Lab courses are available: SBS 2003 Overview and Advanced Deployment Delta.
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 | What's in the SBS 2003 Overview Hands-On Lab |
| What's in the Advanced Deployment Delta Hands-On Lab |
| Register for the Hands-On Lab |
| Additional Training Resources for Small-Business Customers |
What's in the SBS 2003 Overview Hands-On Lab
The overview lab will step you through setting up your server network and let you experience the simplicity of the redesigned management console. This lab consists of four modules:
| • | Adding users and computers |
| • | Configuring Windows Small Business Server network connectivity |
| • | Configuring messaging and collaboration applications |
| • | Managing and monitoring Windows Small Business Server 2003 |
What's in the Advanced Deployment Delta Hands-On Lab
This “delta course” describes the changes implemented into Windows Small Business Server 2003 from the previous version, Small Business Server 2000. This lab provides more in-depth coverage of the following features and services:
| • | Setup improvements (15-minute installation) |
| • | Remote Web Workplace |
| • | Backup and restore improvements |
| • | Server status reports and monitoring |
| • | Security improvements |
Register for the Hands-On Lab
You can take courses online, at Certified Technical Education Centers (CTEC) worldwide, and from select Microsoft vendors.
| • | To sign up for an instructor-led Hands-On Lab, contact your local Microsoft Readiness Manager. If you live in the United States, you can sign up by visiting the Microsoft for Partners site. |
| • | To take the Hands-On Lab courses online, visit the Microsoft for Partners Online Labs and Demos site. |
Additional Training Resources for Small-Business Customers
MOC 2395A
This course will help students determine the appropriate Microsoft products to use to enable networking in their small to medium-size business environment. This course will cover networking opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses ranging from peer-to-peer solutions, including Microsoft Windows XP Professional, to deploying and managing solutions using Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003. To sign up for the course, visit the Microsoft Learning site.
MCP Exam 70-282
This exam will support the release of Windows Server 2003 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 by accurately identifying consultants who can successfully design, implement, and manage a technology solution for small-sized and medium-sized environments. To sign up for the exam, visit the Microsoft Learning site.