hi, i have been given the task of upgrading our network to include our first server - SBS 2003, and was wondering if i can run my ideas past the experts here for some feedback.
currently we operate a P2P network with 5 XP Home and 7 Win2000 machines.
i have done a fair bit of study, and have put together a plan which i think is ok, but am really appreciative for any other ideas which i have missed or can be improved.
thanks for your feedback
flyboy70
Week 1
* Order Resources - 1 week delivery
* Complete Data Backup of Clients
* Upgrade Call Centre Clients from XP home to Win XP Pro - “User State Migration Tool”
* Restore User Profiles & Data from Client Backup to Clients.
Week 2
* Configure Server Hardware
* Raid 1, External HDD, CD/DVD, Printers etc
* Establish Hard Disk Strategy
* Map Network Drives
* Disable non-essential services
- eg. Fax
* Install & Configure Server Software - Offsite
* Establish Domain - & Integrate Active Directory
* Install CAL Licence Packet
* Apply all Updates and Service Packs
- IIS 6.0, SUS, DHCP, DNS
* PKI "Pre-Shared Key" for all computers.
* Install MS Exchange
- Verify Working Internally
* Establish User Group & Security Policies
- Domain, Admin, Operations, Call Centre, Sales, Guest
- setup user environment via GPO's
- Mandatory non-roaming Profiles, Background Image etc
* ISA Server & Firewall
- Intrusion Detection
- Block Non-Approved Email Providers like Hotmail etc
* Establish Folder Shares and Access Rights
* Offline Website Mode and synchronisation for clients.
* Install & Test Anti-Virus Software
* Install & Test Backup Software
- Check Raid 1
- Check External Backup HDD
* Bench Test, Check and Correct Event Logs, Setup System Alerts
* Implement Password Policy
- Admin
- Users
* Establish Server Baseline
Week 3
* Integrate Server – Stage 1 - Onsite
* Install Printers & Scanners
- Test & Verify
* Check Remote Admin is working correctly.
Call Centre Implementation Pilot Project
- Incorporate Call Centre clients into Domain.
- Check Group Policy Results – RSOP
- Check DHCP Results
- Check Shares
* Check ISA SERVER and access violations
* Analyse Event Logs on Server & Clients
* Test & Verify Printing – If Required
* Allow 1 Week Testing
* Check Logs Daily
Roll Out to Rest of Company
currently we operate a P2P network with 5 XP Home and 7 Win2000 machines.
i have done a fair bit of study, and have put together a plan which i think is ok, but am really appreciative for any other ideas which i have missed or can be improved.
thanks for your feedback
flyboy70
Week 1
* Order Resources - 1 week delivery
* Complete Data Backup of Clients
* Upgrade Call Centre Clients from XP home to Win XP Pro - “User State Migration Tool”
* Restore User Profiles & Data from Client Backup to Clients.
Week 2
* Configure Server Hardware
* Raid 1, External HDD, CD/DVD, Printers etc
* Establish Hard Disk Strategy
* Map Network Drives
* Disable non-essential services
- eg. Fax
* Install & Configure Server Software - Offsite
* Establish Domain - & Integrate Active Directory
* Install CAL Licence Packet
* Apply all Updates and Service Packs
- IIS 6.0, SUS, DHCP, DNS
* PKI "Pre-Shared Key" for all computers.
* Install MS Exchange
- Verify Working Internally
* Establish User Group & Security Policies
- Domain, Admin, Operations, Call Centre, Sales, Guest
- setup user environment via GPO's
- Mandatory non-roaming Profiles, Background Image etc
* ISA Server & Firewall
- Intrusion Detection
- Block Non-Approved Email Providers like Hotmail etc
* Establish Folder Shares and Access Rights
* Offline Website Mode and synchronisation for clients.
* Install & Test Anti-Virus Software
* Install & Test Backup Software
- Check Raid 1
- Check External Backup HDD
* Bench Test, Check and Correct Event Logs, Setup System Alerts
* Implement Password Policy
- Admin
- Users
* Establish Server Baseline
Week 3
* Integrate Server – Stage 1 - Onsite
* Install Printers & Scanners
- Test & Verify
* Check Remote Admin is working correctly.
Call Centre Implementation Pilot Project
- Incorporate Call Centre clients into Domain.
- Check Group Policy Results – RSOP
- Check DHCP Results
- Check Shares
* Check ISA SERVER and access violations
* Analyse Event Logs on Server & Clients
* Test & Verify Printing – If Required
* Allow 1 Week Testing
* Check Logs Daily
Roll Out to Rest of Company