Deploying the Right First Server for Small Business Customers with Windows Small Business ServerChris AlmidaSr. Program ManagerMicrosoft Corporation

SESSION CODE: WSV304

AgendaChoosing the right first serverPreparing for the Installation*

Hardware sizingStorage recommendations

Installing Microsoft Small Business Server 2008Preparing the networkFirewall configuration

Completing the Installation Connecting to the InternetConfiguring mail

Q&A*virtualization scenarios will be covered in the webcast 9/10

Minimum System Requirements

*NOTE: Windows SBS 2008 has the same processor and memory limits as Windows Server 2008 Standard.http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/compare-specs.aspx

Processor*• 2 GHz, 64-bit (4 physical sockets supported, no limit on

cores)

Memory* • 4 GB RAM (32 GB Maximum)

OS Drive Partition • 60 GB Minimum

DVD-ROM • Bootable from system BIOS

Network Adapter • 1 x 100 Mb Ethernet adapter

Monitor and Video adapter

• Super VGA (SVGA) monitor and video adapter with 1024 x 768 or higher resolution

Network Devices • Router that supports IPv4 NAT

Internet Connection • Required

Firewall • External Firewall required

Additional Recommended Hardware

Backup drive (USB 2.0 or

faster external hard disk drive)

• Minimum of 1 External USB Drive, for additional redundancy, 2 external USB hard disk drives are recommended.

Storage• Consider additional storage for your

application data

Windows Small Business Server 2008 other requirements

Additional Server (applies to Premium only)

Processor • 2GHz (x86 and x 64 processors)

Memory – Minimum

• 2GB RAM (x64)• 2GB RAM (x 86)

Memory – Max• 32GB (x64 )• 4GB (x86)

OS Partition • 10 GB Minimum 40GB Recommended

Second Server (Premium Edition)

Storage RecommendationsSeparate application and user data from System drive – using Storage migration tools post setupChoose high speed disk to increase performanceSome sizing guidelines

Allocate 2GB per mailboxEstimate around 50GB of shared data and 2GB/user

More detailed guidance on TechnetOptions to extend storage further or even at a later date. These are basic guidelines only

Data Volume Entry Level Medium Utilization High Utilization

System drive Raid 1 – 100GB Raid 1 – 100GB Raid 1 – 100GB

Application data drive Raid 1 – 100GB Raid 5 – 100GB Raid 5 – half of available space

User drive Raid 1 – 100GB Raid 5 – 100GB Raid 5 – half of available space

Installing SBS 2008

Preparing for Installation

Verify minimum hardware requirementsManage pre-installation tasksComplete the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Installation WorksheetWork with the Answer File ToolDefine disk partitions

Windows SBS 2008 Answer File ToolProvides information that is automatically entered into the Windows SBS 2008 installation pagesMust use an answer file when migrating to Windows SBS 2008Can use an answer file for attended or an unattended installationHelps value-add professionals build new server before taking them to the customer site for final configuration

The Getting Started tasks must be completed at the customer site

Windows SBS 2008 Answer FileCreating an Answer File

Collect the information for the answer file (for either an installation or a migration)Run the Answer File Tool (SBSAFG.exe) found in the \TOOLS directory of the Installation DVDCopy the answer file, sbsanswerfile.xml, to the root directory of removable media, e.g., USB drive.Insert the removable media and SBS 2008 DVD and boot the new server

Sample SBS network design

Connect router and internal devices to the Internet

Private Network/LAN

Switch

Router/ Firewall192.168.x.1

ISP connection device

Public Network

SBS 2008 192.168.x.2

Prepare the SBS network

• Minimum to: Windows® XP SP2 or Windows Vista® Business

Upgrade operating systems on the client

Connect computers on your network

Check for updated drivers and application compatibility

Complete the Windows Server SBS 2008 Installation Worksheet

Document Router Firewall Information

Service orApplication

TCP UDP ExternalPort Number

InternalPort Number

Forward toIP Address

SMTP TCP 25 25* 192.168.x   . 

HTTP TCP 80 80* 192.168.x   .  

HTTPS TCP 443 443* 192.168.x   .  

HTTPS forSharePoint Services

TCP 987 987 192.168.x   .  

VPN TCP 1723 1723 192.168.x   .  

* If SBS configures router, ports are enabled by default

Configure Answer File

Advanced Mode

• Using the answer file puts setup in advanced mode, which enables:• Choose installation type: New installation or Migration• Option to run unattended• Ability to specify fully qualified internal domain name, network settings, certificate name• And more!

Start the installation

OEM:

• Boot the server and enter customer specific information to complete the configuration of the server

• Move data to another location post-setup if not already completed by the OEM

Manual: Insert DVD and boot from DVD

drive

• Enter Product Key• Create and select partitions• Load drivers (if needed)• Configure the Windows SBS 2008 operating system• Move data to another location post-setup

Answer File: Can be used with OEM or

ManualInsert USB Key

• Enter Product Key• Create and select partitions• Load drivers (if needed)• Use unattended.xml to fully automate

NOTE: When using the Answer File, if the file isn’t detected, wait until the first page of Windows SBS 2008 phase of installation to power down server and try booting to the answer file again. It is not necessary to start the OS phase again.

Disk Partition for Operating System

This enables us to provide a more reliable installation

Hard disk drive number: • Starts with “0”

Partition Size: • Minimum 60GB

Partition Number: • Install SBS 2008 on the first partition of drive 0

SBS sends SSDP discovery message to routers not supporting RFC 1256

Looks for routers at 192.168.x.1 and 192.169.x.254

Response No

Configure manually using the Connect to the Internet Wizard

Response Yes

Attempts to connect to Internet through device (verifies NAT functionality)

Uses DHCP settings on router to set up DHCP on SBS

Requests that DHCP is turned off on router

Sets up network almost identical as to DHCP scope on router

CTIW* During the SBS SetupHow are routers discovered on the network?

*Connect to the Internet wizard

Configure Your Router

You may need to manually configure your

router to:

• Configure port forwarding for additional services and applications• Set a static IP address on the external adapter• Disable the DHCP service• Open and close ports on the firewall

Operating System and Applications

Windows Server 2008 Standard technologies

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 SP1

Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1

Microsoft® Forefront™ Security for Exchange Server1,2

Windows Live™ OneCare for Server1,2

Windows Small Business Server 2008

Default Installation

1120 day trial included in product.2Windows Live OneCare for Server and Office Live Small Business are not available in all markets and languages; Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server is not available in all languages.Please see www.microsoft.com/sbs08 or details.

Added Server Roles

Active Directory Certificate Services

Active Directory Domain Services

DHCP Server

DNS Server

File Services

Network Policy and Access Service

Terminal Services Gateway

Web Server (IIS)

Default Installation

Installed Features

.NET Framework 3.0 Features

Group Policy Management

Remote Assistance

Remote Server Administration Tools

RPC over HTTP Proxy

Telnet Client

Windows Internal Database

Windows PowerShell

Windows Process Activation Service

Windows Server Backup Features

Default Installation

Installation Finished

Getting Started Tasks

Connect to the Internet Wizard (CTIW)

The CTIW automates traditional tasks:

• Detect the presence of a DHCP server and requests that you turn it off

• Detect existing routers• Configure the network• Detect an Internet connection

Configures Domain Name settings for the

network

• Registers a new domain name or transfers an existing domain• Automatically configures DNS with the appropriate records• Keeps these records up to date over time

Automatically configures SBS services

• Outlook Anywhere• Exchange• Remote Web Workplace• Mobile Device connectivity• Certificates

Automatically configures UPnP enabled routers

Configures Smart Host

Internet Address Management Wizard

Configure Internet Mail Wizard

Configures• SMTP• Smart Host

External port 24.2.133.12:25forwards to Internal port 192.168.1.2:25

DNS Registrar holds DNS recordA 24.2.133.12 www.adatum.comMX 24.2.133.12 mail.adatum.comCNAME 24.2.133.12 remote.adatum.com

ISP assigns IP24.2.133.12

Manage DNS and MX Records

Local DNS Server192.168.1.2

Router Internal Address192.168.1.1

Router External Address24.2.133.12

Backup and Server Storage page, Server Storage tab

Move Data Wizards

Moving Data Folders

Windows SBS 2008 moveable data folders

• Microsoft® Exchange Server data• Microsoft® Windows® SharePoint® Services (WSS)• Users' shared data• Users’ redirected documents• Windows update repository data

Best Practices• Verify disks and partitions are configured correctly• Back up the data before moving

Fix My Network Wizard

Resources

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