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MS2400 - Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change. 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 users) messaging environment. This course offers a significant number 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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Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

Working knowledge of networking, including Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Internet Information Services (IIS).

Working knowledge of Internet protocols, including Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) or Internet Message Access Protocol 4 (IMAP4), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and Network News Transfer Protocols (NNTP).

In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:

Course 2274, Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment.

Course 2275, Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment.

Course 2276, Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts.

Knowledge of Exchange Server 5.5 or Exchange 2000 Server is beneficial but not necessary.

Detailed Class Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Exchange Server 2003

Introduction to the Exchange Server 2003 Architecture

Exchange Clients Overview

Discussion: Introduction to Exchange Server 2003

Module 2: Installing Exchange Server 2003

Preparing to Install Exchange Server 2003

Exchange Server 2003 Installation Tasks

Exploring the Exchange Management Tools

Module 3: Securing Exchange Server 2003

Reducing the Server Attack Surface

Maintaining Message Hygiene

Configuring Administrative Permissions

Module 4: Managing Recipients

Managing Exchange Recipients

Managing Mailboxes

Managing Mail-Enabled Groups

Module 5: Managing Active Directory Integration

Understanding the Integration of Exchange and Active Directory

Configuring Exchange Server Communications with Active Directory

Configuring Recipient Policies and the Recipient Update Service

Managing Address Lists

Module 6: Managing Public Folders

Managing Public Folder Data

Managing Access to Public Folders

Managing Public Folder Replication

Configuring Full-Text Indexing

Module 7: Implementing Outlook Web Access

Introducing Outlook Web Access

Securing Outlook Web Access

Module 8: Implementing a Front-End/Back-End Exchange Server Topology

Introducing Front-End and Back-End Servers

Implementing a Front-End and Back-End Server Topology

Securing a Front-End and Back-End Server Topology

Discussion: Implementing a Front-End/Back-End Exchange Server Topology

Module 9: Managing Client Connections to Exchange Server 2003

Selecting an Exchange Server 2003 Client

Connecting to Exchange Server 2003

Using S/MIME to Secure E-Mail Content

Managing Mobile Services

Module 10: Managing Message Routing

Understanding Exchange Server Message Flow

Configuring SMTP Virtual Servers

Understanding Message Routing in Exchange Server

Configuring Routing in an Exchange Server Organization

Exploring Link State Information

Module 11: Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources

Managing Stores and Storage Groups

Understanding Exchange Server Data Storage

Managing Disk Space

Optimizing Hardware Resources

Module 12: Planning for and Recovering from Disasters

Planning for Disaster Recovery

Backing Up Exchange Server 2003

Restoring Exchange Server 2003 Data

Restoring Exchange Server 2003 Servers

Discussion: Planning for and Recovering from Disasters

Module 13: Performing Preventive Maintenance

Performing Daily Exchange Server 2003 Maintenance

Performing Scheduled Exchange Server 2003 Maintenance

Performing On-Demand Exchange Server 2003 Maintenance

Discussion: Performing Preventive Maintenance