MOC-2209 Updating systems administration skills from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003

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Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Moc 2209

Introduction

This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the new knowledge and skills necessary to update and support a reliable, secure infrastructure for creating, storing, and sharing information using Exchange Server 2003 in a medium- to large-sized (250 to 5,000 seats) messaging environment. This course places each concept in context to the knowledge the students have already gained through their work with Exchange Server 5.5. It provides a significant amount of hands-on labs, practices, and assessments that allow students to become proficient in the skills needed to update and support Exchange Server 2003.

Audience

This course is intended for Systems Engineers already skilled in Exchange Server 5.5 support tasks who work in medium to large environments (250 to 5,000 seats) with multiple physical locations, mixed client connection protocols, and wireless and Internet messaging connectivity.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

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Configure and manage Exchange Server 2003.

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Manage interoperability between Exchange Server 2003 and Exchange 2000.

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Secure Exchange Server 2003.

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Manage recipients.

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Manage public folders.

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Manage address lists.

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Implement and manage client access with Internet protocols.

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Manage client configuration and connectivity.

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Manage routing.

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Manage mobile devices with Exchange Server 2003.

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Manage data storage and hardware resources.

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Plan for disaster and disaster recovery.

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Back up and restore Exchange.

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Perform preventive maintenance.

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Migrate users from Exchange Server 5.5 to a separate Exchange Server 2003 organization.

Self-study Components

This course includes four modules for self-study. Because this is an accelerated course, these modules are assigned to students to read during the evenings of the first and second day of the course. The instructor will briefly review these modules during the following day of class.

The following modules are self-study:

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Module 1: Installing and Upgrading to Exchange Server 2003

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Module 4: Managing Recipients

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Module 5: Managing Public Folders

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Module 8: Managing Client Configuration and Connectivity

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

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Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003.

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

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

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

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Course 2274, Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

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Course 2275, Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

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

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

Microsoft Certified Professional Exams

This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:

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Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Course Materials

The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.

Course Outline

Module 1: Installing and Upgrading to Exchange Server 2003 (Self-study)

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Installing Exchange Server 2003

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Installing Exchange Server 2003 in a Clustered Environment

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Installing and Using Exchange Management Tools and Utilities

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Upgrading from Exchange 2000 Server to Exchange Server 2003

Module 2: Configuring and Managing Exchange Server 2003

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Creating and Applying Exchange Policies

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Configuring Exchange Server 2003 for Proactive Management

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Adding and Removing Exchange Servers

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Discussion: Configuring and Managing Exchange Server 2003

Module 3: Securing Exchange Server 2003

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Preparing for and Protecting Against Viruses

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Securing Mailboxes

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Implementing Digital Signature and Encryption Capabilities

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Configuring Firewalls

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Configuring Administrative Permissions

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Allowing Only the Required Services to Run on Exchange Server 2003

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Discussion: Securing Exchange Server 2003

Module 4: Managing Recipients (Self-study)

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Introduction to Exchange Recipients

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Creating, Deleting, and Modifying Users and Contacts

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Managing Mailboxes

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Managing Mail-Enabled Groups

Module 5: Managing Public Folders (Self-study)

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Managing Public Folder Data

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Managing Network Access to Public Folders

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Publishing an Outlook® Form

Module 6: Managing Address Lists

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Introduction to Address Lists

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Managing and Customizing Address Lists

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Discussion: Managing Address Lists

Module 7: Implementing and Managing Client Access with Internet Protocols

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Introduction to Internet Client Access Protocols

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Implementing a Front-End and Back-End Server Topology

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Implementing and Managing Outlook Web Access

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Discussion: Implementing and Managing Client Access with Internet Protocols

Module 8: Managing Client Configuration and Connectivity (Self-study)

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Configuring and Customizing Outlook 2003

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Performing Calendaring Tasks in Outlook 2003

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Installing and Configuring Outlook Express

Module 9: Managing Routing

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Explaining How Message Routing Works in an Exchange Organization

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Configuring Routing in an Exchange Organization

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Explaining Internet Connectivity Concepts and Protocols

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Managing Connectivity to the Internet

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Discussion: Managing Routing

Module 10: Managing Mobile Devices with Exchange Server 2003

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Managing Mobile Service Components

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Enabling User Accounts for Mobile Access

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Discussion: Managing Mobile Devices with Exchange Server 2003

Module 11: Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources

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Managing Data Storage

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Managing Disk Space

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Managing Hardware Upgrades

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Discussion: Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources

Module 12: Planning for and Recovering from Disasters

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Planning for Disaster Recovery

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Backing Up Exchange Server 2003

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Restoring Exchange Server 2003 Stores

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Restoring Exchange Server 2003 Servers

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Discussion: Planning for and Recovering from Disasters

Module 13: Performing Preventive Maintenance

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Performing Daily Exchange Maintenance

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Performing Scheduled Exchange Maintenance

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Performing On-Demand Exchange Maintenance

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Discussion: Performing Preventive Maintenance

Module 14: Migrating Users from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003

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Populating Active Directory with Windows NT 4.0 User and Group Accounts

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Connecting the Exchange 5.5 Directory to Active Directory

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Moving Mailbox and Public Folder Contents into an Exchange Server 2003 Organization

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Discussion: Migrating Users from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003