Get step-by-step deployment instructions for the Microsoft server products that are most relevant to your midsize business—in one, easy-to-read format. Written with the needs of network administrators for organizations with 50-250 PCs in mind, these best practices come directly from the Windows Server System team and are based on extensive lab testing in real-world environments.

Topic include:

• Planning and implementing migration strategies
• Deploying core infrastructure services with Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Installing and configuring firewalls
• Installing and configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
• Installing and configuring Windows Server Update Services
• Installing and maintaining Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Workgroup Edition
• Installing and configuring file sharing and print services
• Installing and configuring Microsoft Windows SharePoint services
• Managing desktops by using Group Policy
• Enabling remote user access
• Managing the network