Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 - Configuration M5047 70-236

Course Title: Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1

Course Code: M5047
Version: B
Level: 300
Duration: 3 Days

Course Overview

The Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1 M5047 instructor-led training course has been designed to teach candidates who are new to Microsoft Exchange Server, how to configure and manage a messaging environment in accordance with technical requirements. Candidates will learn how to install Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 as well as how to manage routing, client access and the backup and restore of databases. Candidates will also learn how to manage addressing and recipient objects such as mailboxes, distribution groups, and contacts.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M5047 Microsoft training course are IT Professionals, IT generalists and help desk professionals who want to learn about Exchange Server 2007. Candidates should have at least three years` experience working in the IT field typically in the areas of network administration, help desk or system administration and no experience with Exchange Server is necessary.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the M5047 course candidates will be able to:

• Describe how Exchange Server 2007 and the Active Directory directory service work together
• Install Exchange Server 2007
• Configure Mailbox server roles
• Manage recipient objects
• Manage e-mail and address lists
• Manage client access
• Manage Messaging Transport
• Manage availability, backup and recovery
• Maintain the messaging system

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the M5047 Microsoft training course should have a working knowledge of Windows Server operating system; such as how storage is configured, basic backup and restore techniques, and what a client/server application interaction means.

Candidates are required to have a working knowledge of network technologies; such as what Transmission Control Protocol (TCPIP) 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).

Candidates should also have a working knowledge of Active Directory; such as how user objects are managed, what is stored in Active Directory partitions, basic architectures (domain, forest, sites, etc.) and how domain controllers are managed as well as site and site connector configuration, schema and configuration partitions, and Global Catalogues.

Finally, candidates are required to have a conceptual understanding of e-mail technologies; such as that Simple Mail Transport Protocol (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), SMTP).

Testing and Certification

The M5047 Microsoft training course is the recommended preparation for the 70-236: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring exam. To prepare fully for this exam candidates will also need to attend and complete the M5049: Managing Messaging Security using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, M5050: Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and M5051: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 courses.

Course Content

Module 1: Overview of Exchange and Active Directory

In this module candidates will learn how Exchange Server 2007 and Active Directory work together.

Lessons:

• Review of Active Directory
• Introduction to the Integration of Active Directory and Exchange Server 2007

Lab: Overview of How Exchange Server 2007 and Active Directory Work Together

• Discussion: Explaining How Exchange Server 2007 and Active Directory Work Together

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the core components of the Active Directory directory service
• Describe the integration of Active Directory and Exchange Server 2007

Module 2: Installing Exchange Server 2007

In this module candidates will learn how to install Exchange Server 2007.

Lessons:

• Introduction to the Exchange Server 2007 Server Roles
• Installing Exchange Server 2007
• Completing the Exchange Server 2007 Installation

Lab: Installing Exchange Server 2007

• Preparing the Environment for an Exchange Server 2007 Installation
• Installing Exchange Server 2007 Client Access Server and Hub Transport Server Roles

Lab: Verifying an Exchange Server 2007 Installation

• Verifying an Exchange Server 2007 Installation

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the Exchange Server 2007 server roles
• Install Exchange Server 2007

Module 3: Configuring Mailbox Server Roles

In this module candidates will learn how to configure Mailbox Server roles.

Lessons:

• Overview of Exchange Server 2007 Administration Tools
• Implementing Mailbox Server Roles
• Managing Public Folder Databases

Lab: Configuring Mailbox Servers

• Configuring Storage Groups and Database Files
• Configuring a Public Folder and Store Referrals

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the Exchange Server 2007 Administration Tools
• Implement Mailbox Server roles
• Manage Public Folder databases

Module 4: Managing Recipient Objects

In this module candidates will learn how to manage recipient objects.

Lessons:

• Managing Mailboxes
• Managing Other Recipients
• Overview of Managing Public Folders

Lab: Managing Recipient Objects

• Modifying Existing User Mailboxes
• Configuring New Mailboxes and Mail-Enabled Objects
• Managing Resource Mailboxes
• Managing Mailbox Removal

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Manage mailboxes
• Manage other recipients
• Manage public folders
• Manage Mailbox removal

Module 5: Managing E-Mail Addresses and Address Lists

In this module candidates will learn how to manage e-mail and address lists.

Lessons:

• Configuring E-Mail Address Policies
• Configuring Address Lists
• Overview of Bulk Recipient Management Tasks

Lab: Managing E-Mail Addresses and Address Lists

• Managing E-Mail Address Policies
• Managing Address Lists
• Performing Recipient Bulk Management Tasks

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure e-mail address policies
• Configure address lists
• Describe bulk recipient management tasks

Module 6: Managing Client Access

In this module candidates will learn how to manage client access.

Lessons:

• Implementing Client Access Servers
• Implementing Client Access Features
• Implementing Outlook Web Access
• Introduction to Implementing Mobile Messaging

Lab: Managing Client Access

• Managing Mobile Device Connectivity
• Managing Outlook Web Access

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Implement client access servers
• Implement client access features
• Implement Outlook Web Access
• Implement Mobile Messaging

Module 7: Managing Message Transport

In this module candidates will learn how to manage messaging transport.

Lessons:

• Introduction to Message Transport
• Implementing Message Transport

Lab: Managing Message Transport and Handling

• Troubleshooting Local Message Delivery
• Troubleshooting Remote Message Delivery
• Troubleshooting Message Transport

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe how Message Transport works in Exchange Server 2007
• Implement Message Transport

Module 8: Managing Availability, Backup and Recovery

In this module candidates will learn how to manage availability, and backup and recovery.

Lessons:

• Implementing High-Availability for Mailbox Servers
• Managing a Backup Solution
• Managing a Recovery Solution

Lab: Managing Backup and Recovery

• Restoring Data using the Recovery Storage Group

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Implement high-availability for mailbox servers
• Manage a backup solution
• Manage a recovery solution

Module 9: Maintaining the Messaging System

In this module candidates will learn how to maintain the message system.

Lessons:

• Overview of Implementing Change Management
• Overview of Updating Exchange Servers

Lab: Maintaining the Messaging System

• Determining the Information Necessary for Change Implementation

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe implement change management
• Describe how to update Exchange Servers