Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange
Server 2007
Course 5047A: Three days; Instructor-Led
Introduction
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
At the end of this three-day course, students who are new to
Microsoft Exchange Server will learn how to configure and manage a
messaging environment in accordance with technical requirements.
Students will learn how to install Microsoft 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 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
the Active Directory directory service 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:
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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Overview of Microsoft Exchange Server
2007 and Active Directory Directory Service |
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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 1: Installing Exchange Server 2007
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Preparing the Environment for an
Exchange Server 2007 Installation |
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Installing Exchange |
Lab 2: Verifying an Exchange Server 2007 Installation
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Verifying an Exchange Server 2007
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. |
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. |
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Manage Mailbox removal. |
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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Determining the Information Necessary
for Change Management Request |
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. |
