Managing Messaging Security using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Course 5049A: One days; Instructor-Led
Introduction
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
This one-day instructor-led course provides messaging specialists
with the knowledge and skills to manage messaging security and
policies. Students will learn how to manage messaging and connection
security. They will also learn how to manage spam, anti-virus, and
content filtering. And finally they will learn how to install and
configure a gateway server.
Audience
This course is intended for enterprise-level messaging
administrators who have at least 3 years experience working in the
Information Technology field, including administering Exchange
Servers. Others who may take this course include IT generalists and
help desk professionals who want to learn about MicrosoftExchange
Server 2007. Administrators should have some experience with
Exchange Server 2007.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Manage anti-spam and antivirus
features. |
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Configure edge transport servers. |
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Implement messaging policies. |
Prerequisites
This course requires that students meet the following
prerequisites:
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Working knowledge of malware. For
example, approaches to scanning for viruses (client-based,
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)-based, Exchange-based),
methods that worms use to propagate, basic concepts of spam,
phishing schemes, and unwelcome message content. |
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Conceptual understanding of firewalls.
For example, how SMTP messages are allowed through a
firewall. |
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Working knowledge of how Public Key
Infrastructure (PKI) is managed in the directory. |
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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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MicrosoftManagement 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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Working knowledge of Exchange Server
2007. For example, what the different server roles are, how
the different server roles interact, what protocols the
server roles use to communicate, what roles the clients
connect to, how to configure messaging recipients and
Exchange Server 2007 computers. |
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Conceptual understanding of e-mail
technologies. For example, that 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), and SMTP). |
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Completion of the following equivalent
knowledge: Configure and manage a messaging environment in
accordance with technical requirements. |
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: Maintaining Antivirus and Anti-spam Systems
After completing this module, students will be able to maintain
antivirus and anti-spam systems.
Lessons
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Introduction to Antivirus and Anti-Spam
Management |
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Implementing Anti-spam Features |
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Implementing Antivirus Features |
Lab: Maintaining Antivirus and Anti-Spam Systems
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Reviewing the Contents of the Spam
Quarantine |
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Discussion: Modifying Spam and
Antivirus Settings |
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Modifying Spam and Antivirus Settings |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Explain how to manage antivirus and
anti-spam. |
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Implement anti-spam features |
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Implement antivirus features. |
Module 2: Configuring Edge Transport Servers
After completing this module, students will be able to configure
edge transport servers.
Lessons
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Deploying Edge Transport Servers |
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Configuring Internet Message Delivery |
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Configuring Security for Internet
E-Mail |
Lab: Configuring Edge Transport Servers
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Configuring SMTP Connectors to Secure
SMTP E-Mail |
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Implementing Secure/Multipurpose
Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Deploy edge transport servers. |
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Configure Internet message delivery. |
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Configure security for Internet e-mail. |
Module 3: Implementing Messaging Policies
After completing this module, students will be able to implement
transport rules.
Lessons
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Introducing Messaging Policy and
Compliance |
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Implementing Messaging Records
Management |
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Implementing Transport Rules |
Lab: Implementing Messaging Policies
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Configuring Domain Security |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe messaging policy and
compliance. |
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Implement messaging records management. |
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Implement transport rules. |
