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Exam Objectives
The objectives for this exam, as stated by Microsoft include:
Installing and Setting Up Windows Small Business Server (SBS) Standard 2011
- Prepare for migration.
- Install and migrate to Windows SBS Standard 2011.
- Configure connectivity.
- Configure network infrastructure.
This objective may include but is not limited to: run Windows SBS Best Practice Analyzer (BPA), DNS cleanup, domain cleanup, run preparation tool, create an answer file for migration)
This objective may include but is not limited to: from Windows SBS 2003, from Windows SBS 2008, Migration Wizard tasks, configure a new installation of Windows SBS
This objective may include but is not limited to: configure Internet domain, configure DNS name resolution (internal and external)
This objective may include but is not limited to: ports, protocols, inbound or outbound rules, enable outbound popup and logging, install and configure a gateway appliance/firewall for common Windows SBS services, configure and maintain WAN/LAN/NAT for email/web/ActiveSync (e.g., IP addressing, network hardware configuration)
Configuring Remote Access
- Configure remote client access to internal resources.
- Configure Remote Web Access
- Configure Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
This objective may include but is not limited to: VPN
This objective may include but is not limited to: configure the Windows SBS server, e.g., to admin console, to computers, to shared folders; configure RWW to use Remote Desktop Server server; configure client computers
This objective may include but is not limited to: configure RemoteApp applications, configure RD Session Host, RD Web, RD Gateway
Configuring and Managing Messaging and Collaboration
- Configure email.
- Manage Microsoft Exchange Server.
- Configure folder shares.
- Configure storage.
- Configure Microsoft SharePoint
This objective may include but is not limited to: Exchange Server, POP3 Connector, configure email client protocols [POP3 (on client side), SMTP, RPC/HTTPS (also known as Outlook Anywhere), IMAP], configure Microsoft Outlook settings, configure a smart host
This objective may include but is not limited to: maintain logging; db management, e.g., defragment db; quota management, add additional email domains, redirect email, configure mobile device Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
This objective may include but is not limited to: using Windows SBS console, using native tools (Quota console, File and Server Resource Manager, file screen, reports), shared folders, SMB permissions vs. NTFS permissions
This objective may include but is not limited to: using Move Data Wizards, add additional storage, configure folder redirection policy
This objective may include but is not limited to: create and modify SharePoint sites (e.g., new team sites, blog sites, wiki sites), assign user permissions, configure document upload and handling
Managing Users, Computers, and Printers
- Create and manage user accounts.
- Create and manage user roles.
- Create and manage groups.
- Join computers to the domain.
- Create and configure shared devices.
This objective may include but is not limited to: create, edit, and delete user accounts, assign permissions to users, assign users to computers, configure user RWW access using Windows SBS console, properties and native tools
This objective may include but is not limited to: change user roles, assign users to a role, assign groups to a role, assign quota policy
This objective may include but is not limited to: create a distribution group, create a security group, add/edit/delete users to/from a group, mail enabled vs. not mail enabled; archived vs. not archived, OU structures
This objective may include but is not limited to: client and server computers, join an additional server, Connect Wizard, manage user permissions for domain computers (local admin vs. standard user, remote access), migrate local user profiles
This objective may include but is not limited to: fax and printers, add a network printer, add drivers for 32 bit, configure user permissions for a device
Managing Health and Security
- Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
- Manage monitoring and reporting.
- Configure backup and restore data on the server.
- Configure SSL certificates.
This objective may include but is not limited to: configure client exclusions, server security updates, maintain health and security, maintain server/client WSUS patching, change software update and schedule settings
This objective may include but is not limited to: client (including update compliancy, client computer firewall, antivirus status), server (including core services; low disk space; success or fail)
This objective may include but is not limited to: configure a trusted certificate, self-signed certificates, Including manage certificate packages, import and export during setup for migration
Where to Go from Here
Those passing the 70-169 exam complete the requirements for the MCTS 70-169: Microsoft Small Business Server Standard 2011, Configuring certification. This exam does not count as credit toward any additional certifications.