Program Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Designing Exchange 2000 for the Enterprise
The following topics are covered in this module:
Introduction to the Exchange 2000 Design ProcessUsing the Case Studies in This CourseUsing the Job Aids in This CoursePerforming the Labs in This CourseClassroom SetupAt the end of the module you will be able to:
Identify and describe the basic steps that must be taken in designing an Exchange 2000 organization.Explain how the case studies will be used in this course.Explain how the job aids will be used in this course.Explain how labs are structured in this course.Explain how the classroom is set up for this course.Module 2: Analyzing Active Directory for Exchange 2000
The following topics are covered in this module:
Reviewing Active Directory Basics.Examining How Exchange 2000 Uses Active Directory.Examining How Exchange 2000 Works with DSAccess.Designing Active Directory Groups for an Exchange 2000 Organization.At the end of this module you will be able to:
Explain how Active Directory works.Explain how Exchange 2000 uses Active Directory.Explain how Exchange 2000 works with DSAccess.Design Active Directory Groups for an Exchange 2000 organization.Module 3: Designing an Administrative Plan
The following topics are covered in this module:
Introduction to Designing an Administrative Plan.Designing Administrative Groups to Manage Tasks.Delegating Administrative Authority.At the end of this module you will be able to:
Describe the administrative models commonly used to manage servers running Exchange 2000 and explain how various factors and features affect the design of an administrative plan.Create administrative groups to manage administrative tasks and responsibilities.Delegate administrative authority by determining which users need access what they need access to and then assigning roles and granting permissions.Module 4: Designing a Routing Topology
The following topics are covered in this module:
Analyzing the Existing EnvironmentPlanning Routing GroupsPlanning Routing Group BoundariesPlanning Message FlowPlanning Connectors Between Routing GroupsAt the end of this module you will be able to:
Analyze the existing business environment and network infrastructure.Plan routing groups.Plan routing group boundaries.Plan message flow.Plan connectors between routing groups.Module 5: Designing a Public Folder Strategy
The following topics are covered in this module:
Planning a Public Folder Replication StrategyPlanning Public Folder PermissionsPlanning Full-text IndexingAt the end of this module you will be able to:
Identify the functions of public folders; determine how to use organize and display public folders within an Exchange 2000 organization; and evaluate their effect on an Exchange 2000 design.Plan a public folder replication strategy based on user and company needs.Plan a public folder permission strategy that provides individual and group access as well as default and anonymous permissions.Plan a full-text indexing strategy that balances information access with server load.Module 6: Designing a Security Strategy
The following topics are covered in this module:
Helping to Protect Against External Security ThreatsHelping to Protect Against Internal Security ThreatsDesigning an Encryption StrategyWindows 2000 Security ConsiderationsAt the end of this module you will be able to:
Identify security risks and describe security best practices.Help protect an Exchange 2000 organization from external security threats.Help protect an Exchange 2000 organization from internal security threats.Design a digital signature and encryption strategy.Outline security considerations that are related to Microsoft Windows 2000.Module 7: Planning Server Roles and Placement
The following topics are covered in this module:
Planning Mailbox Servers and Public Folder ServersPlanning Connector ServersPlanning Front-end/Back-end ServersPlanning for Servers Running Active DirectoryAt the end of this module you will be able to:
Plan mailbox servers and plan public folder servers.Plan connector servers.Plan front-end/back-end servers.Plan servers running Active Directory.Discuss the factors to consider when designing server placement.Module 8: Designing an Exchange 2000 Management and Operations Plan
The following topics are covered in this module:
Introduction to Designing a Highly Available Exchange 2000 OrganizationProviding Redundant Supporting Services for the Exchange 2000 OrganizationProviding a Redundant Routing Topology for the Exchange 2000 OrganizationDesigning a Highly Available Internet Client Access StrategyDesigning a Highly Available Outlook Client Access StrategyProviding Redundant Storage for the Exchange 2000 OrganizationAt the end of this module you will be able to:
Design redundant supporting services for the Exchange 2000 organization.Design a redundant routing topology for the Exchange 2000 organization.Design a highly available Internet client access strategy.Design a highly available Microsoft Outlook client access strategy.Design a redundant storage strategy for the Exchange 2000 organization.Module 9: Designing an Exchange 2000 Clustering Strategy
The following topics are covered in this module:
Introduction to Designing an Exchange 2000 Clustering StrategyReviewing Key Concepts of Microsoft Windows 2000 ClusteringExamining Key Concepts of Exchange 2000 ClusteringDesigning an Exchange 2000 Clustering StrategyDesigning an Appropriate Data Storage StrategyAt the end of this module you will be able to:
Describe server clustering.Choose an appropriate clustering model.Design an appropriate data storage strategy.Module 10: Designing an Exchange 2000 Management and Operations
The following topics are covered in this module:
Introduction to Designing an Exchange 2000 Management and Operations PlanManagement and Operations Tools for Exchange 2000Microsoft Operations Manager 2000Designing a Change PlanDesigning an Operations PlanDesigning a Support PlanDesigning an Optimization PlanAt the end of this module you will be able to:
Describe service solutions and IT service management functions and explain how these tools relate to the four plans that comprise a management and operations plan.Explain how to use the default tools provided in Microsoft Windows 2000 and Exchange 2000 to manage and operate an Exchange 2000 environment.Explain how to use Microsoft Operations Manager 2000 to monitor Exchange 2000.Design a change plan.Design an operations plan.Design a support plan.Design an optimization plan.Module 11: Northwind Traders Design Review
The following topics are covered in this module:
How Northwind Traders Was Configured Before the LabsHow Northwind Traders is Now ConfiguredReview of the Northwind Traders Configuration ChangesAt the end of this module you will be able to:
Explain how Northwind Traders was configured before they began to work on the first lab.Explain how Northwind Traders is configured now that they have completed their work on the last lab.Describe how the work they did in the labs affected the Northwind Traders design.Related Exams
Student Pre-Requisites
Complete Course
1560B Updating Support Skills from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 or Course
2154A Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services or have an equivalent working knowledge.Complete Course
1572 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 2000.Have a working knowledge of networking technology including Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Domain Name System (DNS) and Internet Information Services (IIS).Possess a working knowledge of Internet protocols including Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) or Internet Message Access Protocol version 4 (IMAP4) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP).Knowledge of Exchange Server 5.5 is beneficial but not essential.
Student Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.
Program Goals
At the end of the course students will be able to:
Evaluate the effect of the Active Directory™ directory service design on the Exchange 2000 design.Design an administrative topology.Design a routing topology.Design a public folder topology.Design a security strategy.Plan server roles and placement.Design for high-availaiblity including implementing clustering technology.Design a management and operations plan.
