Microsoft Exchange Server Training

Microsoft Exchange Server, Implementation, Support and Administration – 4 days

Module 1 – Introduction to Microsoft Exchange Server

• Objectives
• Shared File Mail Systems
• Client-Server Mail Systems
• Introduction to Microsoft Exchange Server
• Microsoft Exchange Components
• Exchange and Outlook Client
• Internet Clients

Module 2 – Microsoft Exchange Hierarchy

• Microsoft Exchange Hierarchy
• Exchange Organisation
• Sites
• Site Resources
• Recipients

Module 3 – Microsoft Exchange Hierarchy

• Exchange Server Components
• Directory
• Message Transfer Agent
• Information Stores
• System Attendant (SA)
• Microsoft Mail Connector
• Directory Synchronization Service
• Third-Party Connectors
• Gateways
• Internet Mail Service
• Component Summary
• Message Flow

Module 4 – Installing Microsoft Exchange Server

• Planning
• System Requirements
• Windows NT Dependencies
• NT Domains and Exchange Sites
• Installation Information
• Installation Options
• Post-Installation Tasks
• Directory Structure
• Exchange Shares
• Upgrading Exchange Server
• Installation Problems

Module 5 – Creating and Managing Recipients

• Recipient Object Types
• Creating Mailboxes
• Creating Distribution Lists
• Creating Custom Recipients
• Common Recipient Object Property Pages
• Managing Recipients

Module 6 – Outlook Client Architecture

• Client Overview
• Client Requirements
• Installation of Special Versions
• Client Architecture
• Outlook Installation
• Shared Installation
• Profiles
• Tools

Module 7 – Outlook Client Configuration

• Modifying Profiles
• Personal Folders
• Offline Folders
• Remote Users
• Roving Users
• Configuration Options for Outlook Clients
• Configuring the Client Transport Connection
• System Policy Templates

Module 8 – Using the Exchange and Outlook Clients

• Client Features
• Creating Messages
• Managing the Mailbox
• Out of Office Assistant
• Delegate Access
• Additional Features
• Public Folder Creation

Module 9 – Communication in a Multi-Server Environment

• Intra-Site Server Communication
• Exchange Components
• Message Transfer Agent
• DNs and O/Rs
• Directory Replication
• Directory Consistency
• Network Saturation

Module 10 – Managing Server Configuration

• Management Tools
• Administrator Program
• Exchange Hierarchy
• Management Tools
• Site Configuration
• Server Services
• Server Properties
• RAW Mode Administrator Program
• Message Journaling

Module 11 – Connecting Exchange Sites

• Connecting Exchange Sites
• Address Space
• Cost and Routing
• Configuring the Site Connector
• Configuring the X.400 Connector Transport Stack
• Configuring the X.400 Connector
• Directory Replication

Module 12 – Internet Mail Services

• TCP/IP
• Architecture
• IP Addressing
• Domain Name System (DNS)
• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
• Transferring Mail
• Mail Exchangers and DNS Records
• Internet Mail Service Architecture
• Internet Mail Wizard
• Internet Mail Service Connection
• Configuring the Internet Mail Service
• Message Flow

Module 13 – Internet Protocols

• POP3 Overview
• POP3 and IMAP4 Client Configuration
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
• Active Server Components
• Internet News Service
• Configuring the Newsfeed
• Public Folder Properties
• Configuring Protocol Support

Module 14 – Public Folder Administration

• Public Folder Strategy
• Public Folder Security
• Public Folder Creation
• Public Folder Configuration
• Public Folder Replication and Configuration
• Public Folder Site Affinity
• Public Folder Replication Schedules
• Public Folder Security
• Public Folder Replication Process
• Moderated Public Folders
• Routing Objects
• The Exchange Event Service

Module 15 – Server Maintenance

• Exchange Databases
• Database Maintenance
• Monitors
• Troubleshooting Tools
• Service Account Password

Module 16 – Application Development

• Electronic Forms
• Forms Development
• Outlook Forms Designer
• Forms Administration
• Exchange Sample Applications

Module 17 – Migrating to Exchange Server

• Introduction to Migration
• Migration Strategy
• Importing Data
• Personal Store Migration
• Co-existence Issues
• Best Practices

Module 18 – Microsoft Mail and Schedule+ Integration

• Microsoft Mail Connector Architecture
• Configuring the Microsoft Mail Connector
• Directory Synchronisation
• DXA Configuration
• Schedule+ Free/Busy Connector

Module 19 – Lotus Mail Connectivity

• Lotus cc:Mail Connector
• cc:Mail Addressing
• Configuring the cc:Mail Connector
• Message Flow
• Directory Synchronisation
• Lotus Notes Connector Overview
• Support and Integration
• How the Connector Works
• Message Flow

Module 20 – Outlook Deployment Wizard

• Introduction
• Customising Outlook
• Installing the Wizard
• The Five Stages of Installation
• Pre-distribution Tasks
• How Active Setup works for the End User
• Additional Setup Notes
• Setup Command Line Options