The book is split into sections that roughly cover the following topics:

While you can dip in and out of the various chapters, if you are performing a clean install then you can skip the migration chapters as shown.

The migration and installation chapters follow the prescribed migration methodology from Microsoft; however, I offer alternative processes to achieve some of the tasks to reduce the manual work and the possibility for mistakes, through the use of scripting.

The configuration chapters will ensure that your SBS 2008 server is functional in the services it can offer and that the security settings and software are correctly installed and configured. Security includes both the blocking of malware and the ability to recover from data loss through the use of backup software.

The user enablement chapters will cover both the management of users and their computers, and the tasks that a user can carry out that will utilize the services of SBS 2008. The user and computer management is something that you will need to implement when you first install SBS 2008, and then again every time you add a new computer or user to your network. This chapter will enable you to do so quickly and securely with minimum of trouble using the wizards and tools provided by SBS 2008. On the other hand, the information in Chapter 12 will need to be imparted to staff to ensure they get the most from the SBS 2008 server.

Finally, but by no means the least, you will need to continue to maintain your server to keep it in perfect running order. There will be tasks that require a daily check and some checks that need to be carried out on a less regular basis. Chapter 13 will give you a reasonable idea of the tasks and more important, what to do as errors arise.