Windows Small Business Server 2011 Administrator's Companion

Your comprehensive, one-volume guide to planning, deployment, and administration.

Get the critical information you need to build and manage a network with Windows Small Business Server 2011. This essential, single-volume reference delivers detailed guidance to the features, capabilities, and components offered in both the Standard and Premium Editions. Gain the real-world insights, workarounds, and troubleshooting tactics you need for on-the-job results.

Discover how to:

• Plan network infrastructure by evaluating your organization’s business needs
• Build a fault-tolerant and cost-effective network
• Use virtualization with Hyper-V™ virtualization to install and manage your network efficiently
• Migrate an existing network from Small Business Server 2003 or later
• Manage file storage, and configure disks for data integrity and redundancy
• Configure email and SMTP with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
• Organize and centralize security administration through Group Policy preferences
• Set up remote access through the web portal or with a VPN
• Tune your system to its optimum performance level

Charlie Russel is an information technology consultant, specializing in combined Windows and UNIX networks. He is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Windows Server and Security. Together with Sharon Crawford, Charlie authored Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion and Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion. Charlie also co-authored the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.

Sharon Crawford is a veteran writer of computer books. Together with Charlie Russel, Sharon authored Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion as well as the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.