Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 courses are available at various centres throughout the UK. These courses can be delivered onsite upon request.
The Course
This five day course will teach you how to configure Exchange Server 2010, as well as provide guidelines, best practices, and considerations that will help you optimize your Exchange Server deployment. This course does not require previous Exchange Server experience, but does require that students have significant experience in managing Windows Server and Active Directory directory services or Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for people aspiring to be enterprise-level messaging administrators. Others who may take this course include IT generalists and help desk professionals who want to learn about Exchange Server 2010. People coming into the course are expected to have at least three years experience working in the IT field, typically in the areas of network administration, help desk, or system administration. They are not expected to have experience with previous Exchange Server versions.
Pre-requisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
- Fundamental knowledge of network technologies including Domain Name System (DNS) and firewall technologies.
- Experience with the Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating systems.
- Experience with Active Directory directory services in Windows Server 2003 or AD DS Windows Server 2008.
- Experience managing backup and restore on Windows Servers.
- Experience using Windows management and monitoring tools such as Microsoft Management Console, Active Directory Users and Computers, Performance Monitor, Event Viewer, and Internet Information Services (IIS) Administrator.
- Experience using Windows networking and troubleshooting tools such as Network Monitor, Telnet, and NSLookup.
- Fundamental knowledge of certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
- Basic experience with Windows Mobile.
Course Outline
Module 1: Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
This module describes how to prepare for, and perform, an Exchange Server 2010 installation. It also provides details on the Exchange Server 2010 deployment.
Lessons
- Overview of Exchange Server 2010 Requirements
- Installing Exchange Server 2010 Server Roles
- Completing an Exchange Server 2010 Installation
Lab: Installing Exchange Server 2010
- Evaluating Requirements for an Exchange Server Installation
- Preparing for an Exchange Server 2010 Installation
- Installing Exchange Server 2010
Lab: Verifying an Exchange Server 2010 Installation
- Verifying an Exchange Server 2010 Installation
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe Exchange Server 2010 requirements.
- Install the Exchange Server 2010 server roles.
- Complete an Exchange Server 2010 installation.
Module 2: Configuring Mailbox Servers
This module describes the management tools that you can use to manage Exchange Server 2010. It also describes the Mailbox server role, some of the new Exchange Server 2010 features, the most common Mailbox server role post-installation tasks, and public folders.
Lessons
- Overview of Exchange Server 2010 Administrative Tools
- Configuring Mailbox Server Roles
- Configuring Public Folders
Lab: Configuring Mailbox Servers
- Configuring Mailbox Databases
- Configuring Public Folders
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Exchange Server 2010 administrative tools.
- Configure mailbox server roles.
- Configure public folders.
Module 3: Managing Recipient Objects
This module describes how you can manage recipient objects, address policies, and address lists in Exchange Server 2010. It also describes procedures for performing bulk management tasks in Exchange Management Shell.
Lessons
- Managing Mailboxes
- Managing Other Recipients
- Configuring E-Mail Address Policies
- Configuring Address Lists
- Performing Bulk Recipient Management Tasks
Lab: Managing Recipient Objects
- Managing Recipients
- Configuring E-Mail Address Policies
- Configuring Address Lists
- Performing Bulk Recipient Management Tasks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Manage mailboxes in Exchange Server 2010.
- Manage other recipients in Exchange Server 2010.
- Configure e-mail address policies.
- Configure address lists.
- Perform bulk recipient management tasks.
Module 4: Managing Client Access
This module provides details on how to implement the Client Access server role in Exchange Server 2010.
Lessons
- Configuring the Client Access Server Role
- Configuring Client Access Services for Outlook Clients
- Configuring Outlook Web App
- Configuring Mobile Messaging
Lab: Configuring Client Access Servers for Outlook Anywhere Access
- Configuring Client Access Servers
- Configuring Outlook Anywhere
Lab: Configuring Client Access Servers for Outlook Web App and Exchange ActiveSync
- Configuring Outlook Web App
- Configuring Exchange ActiveSync
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Configure the Client Access server role.
- Configure Client Access services for Outlook Clients.
- Configure Outlook Web App.
- Configure mobile messaging.
Module 5: Managing Message Transport
This module details how to manage message transport in Exchange Server 2010. It also describes how to deploy and configure the Hub Transport server.
Lessons
- Overview of Message Transport
- Configuring Message Transport
Lab: Managing Message Transport
- Configuring Internet Message Transport
- Troubleshooting Message Transport
- Troubleshooting Internet Message Delivery
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe message transport in Exchange Server 2010.
- Configure message transport.
Module 6: Implementing Messaging Security
This module describes how to plan for and deploy the Edge Transport server role and the security issues related to the deployment. It also describes how to configure secure SMTP messaging as well as Domain Security.
Lessons
- Deploying Edge Transport Servers
- Deploying an Antivirus Solution
- Configuring an Anti-Spam Solution
- Configuring Secure SMTP Messaging
Lab: Configuring Edge Transport Servers and Forefront Protection 2010
- Configuring Edge Transport Servers
- Configuring ForeFront Protection 2010 for Exchange Servers
Lab: Implementing Anti-Spam Solutions
- Configuring an Anti-Spam Solution on Edge Transport Servers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Deploy Edge Transport servers.
- Deploy an antivirus solution.
- Configure an anti-spam solution.
- Configure secure SMTP messaging.
Module 7: Implementing High Availability
This module describes the high availability technology built into Exchange Server 2010 and some of the outside factors that affect highly available solutions.
Lessons
- Overview of High Availability Options
- Configuring Highly Available Mailbox Databases
- Deploying Highly Available Non-Mailbox Servers
Lab: Implementing High Availability
- Deploying a DAG
- Deploying Highly Available Hub Transport and Client Access Servers
- Testing the High Availability Configuration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe high availability options.
- Configure highly available mailbox databases.
- Deploy highly available nonmailbox servers.
Module 8: Implementing Backup and Recovery
This module describes the backup and restore features built into Exchange Server 2010 and considerations for creating a suitable backup plan.
Lessons
- Planning Backup and Recovery
- Backing Up Exchange Server 2010
- Restoring Exchange Server 2010
Lab: Implementing Backup and Recovery
- Backing Up Exchange Server 2010
- Restoring Exchange Server Data
- Restoring Exchange Servers (optional)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Plan backup and recovery.
- Backup Exchange Server 2010.
- Restore Exchange Server 2010.
Module 9: Configuring Messaging Policy and Compliance
This module describes how to configure the Exchange Server 2010 messaging policy and compliance features.
Lessons
- Introducing Messaging Policy and Compliance
- Configuring Transport Rules
- Configuring Journaling and Multi-Mailbox Search
- Configuring Messaging Records Management
- Configuring Personal Archives
Lab: Configuring Transport Rules, Journal Rules, and Multi-Mailbox Search
- Configuring Transport Rules
- Configuring Journal Rules and Multi-Mailbox Search
Lab: Configuring Messaging Records Management and Personal Archives
- Configuring Messaging Records Management
- Configuring Personal Archives
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe messaging policy and compliance.
- Configure transport rules.
- Configure journaling and Multi-Mailbox Search.
- Configure Messaging Records Management.
- Configure Personal Archives.
Module 10: Securing Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
This module describes how to configure administrative permissions with Role Based Access Control and how to secure the Exchange Server configuration.
Lessons
- Configuring Role Based Access Control
- Configuring Security for Server Roles in Exchange Server 2010
- Configuring Secure Internet Access
Lab: Securing Exchange Server 2010
- Configuring Exchange Server Permissions
- Configuring a Reverse Proxy for Exchange Server Access
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Configure role based access control permissions.
- Configure security for Exchange Server 2010 server roles.
- Configure secure Internet access.
Module 11: Maintaining Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
This module describes how to monitor and maintain Exchange Server 2010. It also describes how to troubleshoot Exchange Server when problems arise.
Lessons
- Monitoring Exchange Server 2010
- Maintaining Exchange Server 2010
- Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2010
Lab: Maintaining Exchange Server 2010
- Monitoring Exchange Server 2010
- Troubleshooting Database Availability
- Troubleshooting Client Access Servers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Monitor Exchange Server 2010.
- Maintain Exchange Server 2010.
- Troubleshoot Exchange Server 2010..
Module 12: Upgrading from Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 to Exchange Server 2010
This module describes how to upgrade an existing Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 organization to an Exchange Server 2010 organization. It also describes the various considerations for implementing coexistence between the two messaging systems after an Exchange Server 2010 deployment.
Lessons
- Overview of Upgrading to Exchange Server 2010
- Upgrading from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2010
- Upgrading from Exchange Server 2007 to Exchange Server 2010
Lab: (no lab)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the general Exchange Server 2010 upgrade scenarios and strategies.
- Upgrade from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2010.
- Upgrade from Exchange Server 2007 to Exchange Server 2010.
Module 13: Implementing Unified Messaging
This appendix describes how Unified Messaging integrates Exchange Server with telephony networks. It also describes how to configure Unified Messaging.
Lessons
- Overview of Telephony
- Introducing Unified Messaging
- Configuring Unified Messaging
Lab: Implementing Unified Messaging
- Installing and Configuring Unified Messaging Features
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe telephony systems.
- Describe Unified Messaging features and integration with Exchange Server 2010..
- Configure Unified Messaging.
Module 14: Advanced Topics in Exchange Server 2010
This appendix provides an overview of how to implement a highly available Exchange Server 2010 deployment across multiple data centers. It also describes how to deploy Federated Sharing.
Lessons
- Deploying Highly Available Solutions for Multiple Sites
- Implementing Federated Sharing
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Implement high availability solutions for multiple sites.
- Implement Federated Sharing.
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