Introduction
At the end of this
three-day course, students who are new to Exchange Server
will learn how to configure and manage a messaging
environment in accordance with technical requirements.
Students will learn how to install Exchange Server 2007 and
manage routing, client access, and the backup and restore of
databases. They will also learn how to manage addressing and
recipient objects such as mailboxes, distribution groups,
and contacts.
Audience
IT Professionals, IT
generalists, and help desk professionals who want to learn
about Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 are the audience for
this course. IT Professionals, IT generalists and help desk
professionals should have at least 3 years experience
working in the IT fieldtypically in the areas of network
administration, help desk, or system administration. No
experience with Exchange Server is necessary.
At Course Completion
After completing this
course, students will be able to:
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Describe how Exchange Server 2007 and Active
Directory work together. |
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Install Exchange Server 2007. |
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Configure Mailbox Server roles. |
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Manage recipient objects. |
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Manage e-mail and address lists. |
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Manage client access. |
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Manage Messaging Transport. |
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Manage availability, backup and recovery. |
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Maintain the message system. |
Prerequisites
This course requires that
students meet the following prerequisites:
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Experience using these tools and applications: |
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NTBackup command. |
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NSLookup command. |
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Windows Explorer |
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Microsoft Management Console (MMC) |
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Active Directory Users and Computers |
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Active Directory Sites and Services |
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Internet Information Services (IIS) Admin |
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Outlook |
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Working knowledge of Windows server operating
system. For example, how storage is configured,
basic backup and restore techniques, and what a
client/server application interaction means. |
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Working knowledge of network technologies. . For
example, what Transmission Control Protocol (TCP/IP)
and Domain Name System (DNS) do and how to use them,
basic routing concepts (Wide Area Networks (WAN) vs.
Local Area Network (LAN) router vs. switch vs. hub). |
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Working knowledge of Active Directory. For example,
how user objects are managed, what is stored in
Active Directory partitions, basic architectures
(domain, forest, sites, etc.), and how domain
controllers are managed. Also, site and site
connector configuration, schema and configuration
partitions, and Global Catalogs. |
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Conceptual understanding of e-mail technologies For
example, that Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP)
is a protocol used for e-mail and the differences
between transport protocols and client access
protocols (Post Office Protocol (POP), Internet
Access Message Protocol (IMAP), SMTP). |
Microsoft Certified
Professional Exams
This course will help the
student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified
Professional exam:
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Exam Exam 70-236: Implementing, Troubleshooting and
Maintaining a MS Exchange Server 2007
Infrastructure. |
Course Materials
The student kit includes a
comprehensive workbook and a Student Materials compact disk
for this class.
Course Outline
Module 1: Overview of
Exchange and Active Directory
After completing this
module, students will be able to describe how Exchange
Server 2007 and Active Directory work together.
Lessons
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Review of Active Directory |
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Introduction to the Integration of Active Directory
and Exchange Server 2007 |
Lab: Overview of How
Active Directory and Exchange Server 2007 Work Together
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Discussion: Explaining How Exchange and Active
Directory Work Together |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe the core components of the Active Directory
directory service. |
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Describe the integration of Active Directory and
Exchange Server 2007. |
Module 2: Installing
Exchange Server 2007
After completing this
module, students will be able install Exchange Server 2007.
Lessons
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Introduction to the Exchange Server 2007 Server
Roles |
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Installing Exchange Server 2007 |
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Completing the Exchange Server 2007 Installation |
Lab: Managing Recipient
Objects
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Preparing the Environment for an Exchange Server
2007 Installation |
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Installing Exchange |
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Verifying an Exchange Server Installation |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe the Exchange Server 2007 server roles. |
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Install Exchange Server 2007. |
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Complete the Exchange Server 2007 installation. |
Module 3: Configuring
Mailbox Server Roles
After completing this
module, students will be able to configure Mailbox Server
roles.
Lessons
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Overview of Exchange Server 2007 |
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Implementing Mailbox Server Roles |
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Managing Public Folder Databases |
Lab: Configuring Mailbox
Servers
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Configuring Storage Groups and Database Files |
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Configuring a Public Folder and Store Referrals |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe the Exchange Server 2007 Administration
Tools. |
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Implement Mailbox Server roles. |
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Manage Public Folder databases |
Module 4: Managing
Recipient Objects
After completing this
module, students will be able to manage recipient objects.
Lessons
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Managing Mailboxes |
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Managing Other Recipients |
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Overview of Managing Public Folders |
Lab: Managing Recipient
Objects
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Modifying Existing Mailboxes |
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Configuring New Mailboxes and Mail-Enabled Objects |
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Managing Resource Mailboxes |
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Managing Mailbox Removal |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Manage mailboxes. |
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Manage other recipients. |
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Manage Public Folders. |
Module 5: Managing
E-Mail Addresses and Address Lists
After completing this
module, students will be able to manage e-mail and address
lists.
Lessons
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Configuring E-Mail Address Policies |
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Configuring Address Lists |
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Overview of Bulk Recipient Management Tasks |
Lab: Managing E-Mail
Addresses and Address Lists
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Managing E-Mail Address Policies |
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Managing Address Lists |
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Performing Recipient Bulk Management Tasks |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Configure e-mail address policies. |
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Configure address lists. |
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Describe bulk recipient management tasks. |
Module 6: Managing
Client Access
After completing this
module, students will be able to manage client access.
Lessons
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Implementing Client Access Servers |
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Implementing Client Access Features |
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Implementing Outlook Web Access |
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Introduction to Implementing Mobile Messaging |
Lab: Managing Client
Access
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Configuring Client Protocols |
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Managing Outlook Web Access Connectivity |
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Managing Mobile Device Connectivity |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Implement client access servers. |
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Implement client access features. |
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Implement Outlook Web Access. |
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Implement Mobile Messaging. |
Module 7: Managing
Messaging Transport
After completing this
module, students will be able to manage messaging transport.
Lessons
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Introduction to Message Transport |
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Implementing Message Transport |
Lab: Managing Messaging
Transport
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Troubleshooting Local Message Delivery |
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Troubleshooting Remote Message Delivery |
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Discussion: Troubleshooting Message Transport |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe how Message Transport works in Exchange
Server 2007. |
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Implement Message Transport. |
Module 8: Managing
Availability, Backup and Recovery
After completing this
module, students will be able to manage availability, and
backup and recovery.
Lessons
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Implementing High-Availability for Mailbox Servers |
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Managing a Backup Solution |
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Managing a Recovery Solution |
Lab: Managing Backup and
Recovery
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Backing Up and Restoring Mailbox Databases |
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Restoring Mailbox Databases using Local Continuous
Replication (LCR) |
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Restoring Data using the Recovery Storage Group |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Implement high-availability for mailbox servers |
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Manage a backup solution. |
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Manage a recovery solution. |
Module 9: Maintaining
the Messaging System
After completing this
module, students will be able to maintain the message
system.
Lessons
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Overview of Implementing Change Management |
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Overview of Updating Exchange Servers |
Lab: Maintaining the
Messaging System
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Obtaining Approval for a Change Implementation |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe implement change management. |
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Describe how to update Exchange Servers. |
