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(MCTS): Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring (70-169) Certification Guide

By : Drew Hills (MCITP MCSE DCNE SBSC BEngTech (Elec) ), Robert Crane (BE MBA MCP)
Book Image

(MCTS): Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring (70-169) Certification Guide

By: Drew Hills (MCITP MCSE DCNE SBSC BEngTech (Elec) ), Robert Crane (BE MBA MCP)

Overview of this book

<p>Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Standard is an affordable, all-in-one solution that reduces complexity and increases manageability of server technology in a small business environment. Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring (70-169) is the certification exam for information technology (IT) professionals who work in or consult with small businesses that use Windows Small Business Server Standard 2011.</p> <p>"(MCTS): Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring (70-169) Certification Guide" will show you how to prepare for and pass the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring (70-169) exam and become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS).</p> <p>Packed with practical examples and Q&amp;As, "(MCTS): Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring (70-169) Certification Guide" covers the key skills in the exam and starts by showing you how to install and set up Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Standard. The book then dives into topics such as configuring Remote Access, configuring and managing Messaging and Collaboration, managing Users, Computers, and Printers, managing Health and Security and Advanced Configuration amongst others. Additional practical resources are also included that will enable you to approach the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring (70-169) exam with confidence, including certification test taking tips and tricks.</p>
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
(MCTS): Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring (70-169) Certification Guide
Credits
About the Authors
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface

Configuring SSL certificates


SSL certificates are used to secure communication with any device outside of your Windows SBS 2011 Standard network. These methods include but are not limited to OWA, RWA, ActiveSync, and Outlook Anywhere. To access the network with any of these devices, you need to configure an SSL certificate. With Windows SBS 2011 Standard you have the choice of either a self-signed or trusted third-party certificate.

In order for clients to be able to establish a connection using the SSL certificate, the following conditions must be met:

  • The name of the certificate must match your public URL that the client uses to connect. For example, remote.domainame.com

  • The certificate chain must be trusted by your client machine

  • The certificate needs to have valid date and time stamps

How to install, use, and transfer SSL certificates will be tested as part of this certification.

Configuring a trusted certificate

A trusted third-party SSL certificate is a certificate that has been purchased...