Skip to main content

Operate Windows SBS 2008

Find resources and tools to help you better manage Windows Small Business Server 2008 and keep your servers up to date.

Documentation

Virtualization

  • Using Hyper-V with Windows SBS 2008
    This document provides an overview of virtualization in an environment based on the Windows SBS 2008 software suite, and discusses scenarios in which Windows SBS 2008 supports the Hyper-V technology.
  • Virtualization and Windows SBS 2008
    You can optimize your computers that are running Windows SBS 2008 by using the Hyper-V virtualization technology. When configured properly, virtualization offers you the benefits of server consolidation, lower power costs, and business continuity and disaster recovery.

Administration and management

Other

 

Migrate from Windows SBS 2008

Migrate Windows SBS 2008 to New Hardware

Migrate Windows SBS 2008 to Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Migrate Windows SBS 2008 to Windows SBS 2011 Standard

 

Demos and virtual labs

Windows Small Business Server 2008–Administration Console
Small businesses need an easy-to-understand method for working with the Windows Small Business Server network. After you finish this demo, you will be familiar with the Administration Console and how it is used to manage all aspects of the business network.
Download the Demo | Download the Virtual Lab

Windows Small Business Server 2008–Working with Desktop Clients
The most frequent network administration tasks involve working with computers on the network. When you finish this lab you will be familiar with the process of adding and managing computers on the network, and using and managing Remote Web Workplace for remote access.
Download the Demo | Download the Virtual Lab

 

Books and training

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant
This is the practical, portable guide to administering Windows Small Business Server 2008. Written by two Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, this guide is designed for quick reference and covers the essentials for performing everyday system administration tasks.

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion
The Administrator’s Companion is your comprehensive, one-volume guide to deployment, administration, and support. Get the mission-critical information needed to set up, administer, and support Windows SBS 2008 for messaging and collaboration, Internet access, database storage, security, printing, faxing, and line-of-business application support.

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Unleashed
Windows SBS 2008 provides all the tools small companies need to improve collaboration, enhance productivity, and manage and secure all their information. In this book, a team of leading SBS experts brings together the in-depth knowledge and real-world insights you need to make the most of this state-of-the-art product.

Learning Plan for Implementing and Managing Windows Small Business Server 2008
This learning plan helps IT professionals gain the knowledge and skills required to implement and manage Windows SBS 2008.

Catalog for Windows SBS 2008 on Microsoft Learning >

All Windows SBS 2008 books on Microsoft Learning >

All Windows SBS 2008 online courses on Microsoft Learning >

Additional documentation in the Windows Small Business Server 2008 TechNet Library >