Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
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This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to update and support a reliable secure messaging infrastructure. This infrastructure is used for creating storing and sharing information by using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 in a medium-sized to large-sized (250 to 5 000 seats) messaging environment. This course offers a significant amount of hands-on practices discussions and assessments that assist students in becoming proficient in the skills that are needed to update and support Exchange Server 2003.
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Program Outline
Module 1: Installing and Upgrading to Exchange Server 2003
A requirement of a messaging administrator may be to install Exchange Server 2003 on newly acquired hardware. Because of this requirement it is necessary for the administrator to know how to perform a clean installation of Exchange Server 2003. The administrator also needs to know how to install and use the tools that are needed to manage Exchange Server 2003. Because of the complexity involved in upgrading to Exchange Server 2003 from previous versions of Exchange the administrator may not be required to perform any upgrade tasks; however it is still beneficial for the administrator to understand the overall upgrade process.
Installing Exchange Server 2003 and the accompanying administrative tools comprise only the first step in getting a production server functioning correctly. The final two tasks to get a production server to function correctly are covered in Modules 2 and 3.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 2: Configuring and Managing Exchange Server 2003
After administrators install Exchange Server 2003 they must configure the server to run in their messaging environment. Configuration tasks include setting up Exchange policies to simplify administration and configuring Exchange Server so that the administrator can proactively manage server performance. If administrators use both Exchange Server 2003 and Exchange 2000 Server in their messaging environment they must also effectively manage this mixed environment.
This module describes how to configure and manage a newly-installed server running Exchange Server 2003 by using the tools that are in Exchange Server 2003 and in the Windows Server 2003 family.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 3: Securing Exchange Server 2003
After installing and configuring Exchange Server 2003 the administrator will need to secure the Exchange Server. Securing the Exchange Server is the final step of the three-step process of installing a new Exchange server in the actual environment. (Modules 1 and 2 constitute the first two steps in this overall process.) Securing Exchange Server 2003 involves implementing antivirus strategies implementing digital signatures and encryption features and configuring firewalls as well as setting administrative permissions.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 4: Managing Recipients
Exchange Server 2003 recipients include Exchange users contacts and groups. Because Exchange Server 2003 maintains its directory information in the Microsoft Active Directory directory service an administrator manages Exchange recipients by using Active Directory Users and Computers. Additionally an administrator can use scripting utilities to make bulk changes to the Exchange recipient information that is stored in Active Directory.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 5: Managing Public Folders
Public folders are an integral part of the Exchange Server 2003 messaging system. Public folders enable users in an Exchange organization to share information by using a variety of file formats. Managing public folders involves managing public folder data as well as network access to public folders. An Exchange administrator s primary tool for managing public folders is Exchange System Manager.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 6: Managing Address Lists
Users who use Exchange Server as their e-mail server typically search for other e-mail users in their company by using the global address list (GAL) which includes all the e-mail messaging recipients including contacts with external addresses and distribution groups in the Exchange organization. Administrators use Exchange System Manager in Exchange Server 2003 to simplify management of address lists. Administrators also use Exchange System Manager to create custom address lists that meet users specific needs and that help them find e-mail addresses faster.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 7: Implementing and Managing Client Access with Internet Protocols
Outlook Web Access enables users to gain access to their mailboxes by using an Internet browser. Outlook Web Access also allows users access to data that is in public folders network shared folders and on company intranets.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 8: Managing Client Configuration and Connectivity
Frequently users ask messaging administrators to assist them with configuring their e-mail software or setting up specific collaborative features. This module introduces client configuration and connectivity concepts and demonstrates the common tasks that are associated with configuring and customizing Outlook 2003 including performing calendaring tasks in Outlook 2003 and installing and configuring Microsoft Outlook Express.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 9: Managing Routing
Messaging administrators assemble servers running Exchange Server 2003 into routing groups to control message traffic and to help Exchange route messages more efficiently. Configuring routing groups and managing their connectivity to the Internet are important parts of an administrator s day-to-day job.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 10: Managing Mobile Devices with Exchange Server 2003
This module introduces students to the new mobility feature of Exchange Server 2003.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 11: Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources
To manage and optimally use Exchange data storage messaging administrators must understand how Exchange Server 2003 stores data and what storage technologies it uses. Administrators must also understand what effects hardware components have on Exchange performance and the steps that they can take to improve performance.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 12: Planning for and Recovering from Disasters
The importance of preparing for the disaster recovery of the messaging system cannot be overemphasized. This module discusses not only how to create a planning document for disaster recovery but it also explains the various procedures that are involved in backing up and restoring the messaging system.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 13: Performing Preventive Maintenance
Preventative maintenance is the key to ensuring the availability and reliability of the messaging system. By categorizing and scheduling maintenance tasks accordingly a messaging administrator can approach their administrative tasks in an organized systematic manner.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Module 14: Migrating Users from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003
Because it is common for companies to merge many messaging administrators must implement messaging deployment plans to support the merging of established messaging systems. This module teaches administrators how to migrate the Exchange Server 5.5 messaging system of a company running a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 domain into the Exchange Server 2003 messaging system of another company running Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory. These same steps can also be used to merge two organizations that use either Exchange 2000 or Exchange 2003.
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After completing this module students will be able to:
Related Exams
This course will help students prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:
Student Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course students must have:
Student Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.
Program Goals
After completing this course students will be able to:
