For every Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) managing a Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition network within the dust-free confines of a "Network Operating Center," there is a non-MCSE admin managing a Windows Small Business Server 2003 network under far less glamorous conditions. Their job is to keep the network up and running no matter what, with very few resources available. "How to Cheat" is written for these unsung heroes; the last line of defense in most small enterprises.

Create an Installation and Recovery Plan for Install, Upgrade, or Migration
Every hour of planning results in a net savings of four hours on the other end. Fixing, re-doing, and troubleshooting will ALWAYS chew up more time.

Secure Your Server
Securing the server includes physical security, configuration security, and software security. Its always easier to keep a server clean than to clean it up after a disaster.

Demystify Disk Management
If you have trouble processing the differences between Boot, Primary, System and Extended Partitions, you are not alone.

Effectively Manage File Storage
Configure and Troubleshoot Disk Quotas, File Encryption Management, Disk and File Compression, and Shadow Copy.

Painlessly Add and Configure Users and Groups on your Network
User accounts and groups provide the framework for security and organization in the Small Business Server network.

Set Permissions so that your Server is Both Secure and Accessible
Harness the Power of Group Policy, Administrative Templates, Software Setting and Windows Settings to Apply Changes to User, Group and Computer Permissions.

Connect Client Computers to the Network
Everything You Need to Know about IP Addresses, DNS, DHCP, Domain Access and Login.

Answer THE Most Frequently Asked Question: "Why Cant I Print!"
Printers can be connected either to client computers, servers, or directly to the network; and they can be configure by either Windows or Your Printer Vendors Software.