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

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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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